The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee
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The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee

Aristocrat. Scholar. Swordsman. Spy. Nazi Hunter. Opera Singer. And then... He became a film star.

7.6 / 10 2024 1h 43mNR English
Documentary

Storyline

Aristocratic Italian roots, a close family connection to James Bond novelist Ian Fleming, wartime experiences in the British and Finnish military, post-war Nazi-hunting adventures and a side career as a heavy metal rock singer. And one of the most iconic actors of all time.

Cast & Crew

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

Self / Various (Archive)

Lead
Joe Dante

Joe Dante

Self

Peter Jackson

Peter Jackson

Self

John Landis

John Landis

Self

Harriet Walter

Harriet Walter

Self

PM

Paul Maslansky

Self

Caroline Munro

Caroline Munro

Self

Jonathan Rigby

Jonathan Rigby

Self

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jon Spira's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker