The Ghost of Peter Sellers (2018)

Name: The Ghost of Peter Sellers
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2018
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Peter Medak, Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan, Anthony Franciosa, James Villiers

1h 33m Cyprus

Documentary

Plot

Peter Medak's unreleased 1973 film, 'Ghost in the Noonday Sun,' starring the legendary Peter Sellers, serves as the focal point of this captivating documentary. Set against the stunning backdrop of Cyprus, the film chronicles the chaotic production, revealing the challenges that plagued the project. Medak reflects on the turbulent collaboration with the unpredictable Sellers, blending behind-the-scenes footage and interviews. The documentary not only explores the artistic ambitions of the time but also offers a poignant insight into the complexities of filmmaking and the enigmatic nature of its star.

Cast

Peter Medak Peter Sellers Spike Milligan Anthony Franciosa James Villiers Maggie Abbott Lorenzo Berni Rene Borisewitz Tony Christodoulou Robin Dalton Kostas Dimitriou Joe Dunne Costas Evagorou Norma Farnes Murray Melvin