THE GHOST OF PETER SELLERS

THE GHOST OF PETER SELLERS

GOLDEN PALM AWARD, SPECIAL JURY AWARDS - BEST DOCUMENTARY

A film by Peter Medak

DIRECTED BY

Peter Medak

PRODUCED BY

Paul Iacovou

CAST

Peter Medak, Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan, Tony Franciosa, John Heyman, Robert Wagner, Victoria Sellers, John Goldstone, David Korda, Robin Dalton, Piers Haggard, Joe McGrath, Sandy Lieberson, Maggie Abbott, Clive Revil, Rita Franciosa, Ruth Myers, Susan Wood

SYNOPSIS

In 1973 Peter Sellers, one of the biggest comedy actors, embarked on a comedy for Columbia Pictures. Losing his confidence, he attempted to sabotage the film by firing the producers then turning on his friend the director, Peter Medak. At its core lies the story of an unraveling production and the tale of a young director firmly on a path to greatness. Medak had made three back-to-back successes; most notably “The Ruling Class” in 1972 with Peter O’ Toole, nominated for the Palm D’Or. This film forever changed his life. After 43 years the wounds have barely healed for Medak and this is his opportunity to tell the story and finally release the weight associated with the film’s failure. The Ghost of Peter Sellers is a comic-tragic feature documentary about what it takes to be a film director and survive your biggest disaster.

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