The Ghost of Richard Harris

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The Ghost of Richard Harris

2022

1h 46m

Biography

Documentary

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Tells the story of a once famous actor, poet, lover and singer, whose prodigious career was overshadowed by a reputation for drinking and riotous behavior, earning him the epithet ‘hell raiser’.

Craig Mathieson

The Age (Australia)

This is a considered and sometimes moving documentary about the Irish actor Richard Harris, a vivid and unruly star.

Jul 20, 2023

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

What really grounds the documentary is Sibley’s footage of Harris’ sons, Jared, Jamie and Damien, sorting through their father’s effects and sharing their impressions of who he was.

May 10, 2023

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

[Creates] an unvarnished portrait of a man who was talented, charming, but also deeply feared by everyone who knew him, including his own children.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 15, 2022

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Damon Wise

Deadline Hollywood Daily

Interest is likely to be niche after its festival bow at Venice, but The Ghost of Richard Harris is a valuable reminder of a time not just before the cancel culture of today but the era of strict PR control that immediately preceded it.

Sep 21, 2023

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Alan Zilberman

Washington City Paper

The Ghost of Richard Harris is a lively, thoughtful examination of the actor, the kind that will appeal to longtime fans and neophytes alike.

Mar 3, 2023

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Sandra Costello

Film Ireland Magazine

As someone with admittedly little knowledge of Richard Harris, Adrian Sibley’s documentary is a real delight.

Dec 16, 2022

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Nice made me happy made me smile nice :)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/25

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Synopsis

Tells the story of a once famous actor, poet, lover and singer, whose prodigious career was overshadowed by a reputation for drinking and riotous behavior, earning him the epithet ‘hell raiser’.

Director: Adrian Sibley
Producer: David Collins, Adrian Sibley, George Waud
Genre: Biography, Documentary
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 46m