The World of Peter Sellers 14 years old

Banned by the BBC in 1971, director Tony Palmer's profile of the late Peter Sellers was, in the words of the film's subject himself, "the only portrait which really understood me." Sellers was an icon of comedy and a true innovator, but a look inside reveals a tragic figure. How could one of the world's most beloved comic talents have such a morbidly distorted opinion of himself? In this documentary, interviews with such friends, fans, and colleagues as Raquel Welch, Yul Brenner, Spike Milligan, Laurence Harvey, and others reveal the true personality behind the man who was loved by everyone, but still viewed himself as entirely alone.

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The World of Peter Sellers Cast

Name Character
Yul Brynner He was 89, 65 years old when he died
Laurence Harvey He was 80, 45 years old when he died
Ringo Starr He was 69, now 83 years old
Raquel Welch She was 69, now 83 years old
Peter Sellers He was 84, 54 years old when he died
Graham Stark He was 87, 91 years old when he died
Kenneth Tynan He was 82, 53 years old when he died

The World of Peter Sellers Crew

Name Department
Tony Palmer as Director. He was 68 (now 82) years old Directing
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The World of Peter Sellers (14 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, September 15, 2009
  • Runtime: 48 minutes