Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story (2023)

06/02/2023 (GB) • 1h 35m

Documentary, History

If life is a performance, his was a masterpiece.

Overview

The extraordinary life of playwright, singer, actor, composer, and director Noël Coward, who rose from poverty to stardom while keeping his sexuality a secret. Featuring Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Frank Sinatra, Michael Caine and Lucille Ball. Narrated by Alan Cumming. With Rupert Everett as the voice of Noël Coward. Directed by Academy Award Nominee Barnaby Thompson.

Top Billed Cast

Noël Coward

Self (archive footage)

Rupert Everett

Noël Coward (voice)

Alan Cumming

Narrator (voice)

Laurence Olivier

Self (archive footage)

Maggie Smith

Self (archive footage)

Harold Pinter

Self (archive footage)

Michael Caine

Self (archive footage)

Frank Sinatra

Self (archive footage)

Lauren Bacall

Self (archive footage)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

biography

director

theatre

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