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The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee

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Spanning eight decades and almost three hundred films, Christopher Lee became famous for his iconic performance as Dracula. But he was so much more than just the Hammer Horror roles he is so fondly remembered for. His career took him from uncredited parts in 1950s swashbucklers with Errol Flynn, through famous performances in 007 and Star Wars films, cult hits like The Wicker Man and The Return of Captain Invincible, right up to a lead role in cinema's biggest event -- The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Along the way, he worked with everyone from Orson Welles to Mario Bava, Jess Franco, Tim Burton, Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg.

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Joel Harley Starburst Like the presence of John Landis, its irreverence may occasionally grate, but it’s a novelty way of unpacking the legacy of a screen icon and a joyful celebration of his life. Rated: 4/5 Feb 28, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Spanning eight decades and almost three hundred films, Christopher Lee became famous for his iconic performance as Dracula. But he was so much more than just the Hammer Horror roles he is so fondly remembered for. His career took him from uncredited parts in 1950s swashbucklers with Errol Flynn, through famous performances in 007 and Star Wars films, cult hits like The Wicker Man and The Return of Captain Invincible, right up to a lead role in cinema's biggest event -- The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Along the way, he worked with everyone from Orson Welles to Mario Bava, Jess Franco, Tim Burton, Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg.
Director
Jon Spira
Producer
Hank Starrs
Screenwriter
Jon Spira
Production Co
Canal Cat Films
Genre
Biography, Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 39m