

Documentary
Overview
Reflecting Peter O'Toole's theatrical legacy, this feature documentary is structured into four acts, each introduced by a quote about O'Toole that encapsulates his life during a specific period.
Top Cast


Peter O'Toole
Peter O'Toole
Self (archive footage)
Peter O'Toole
Self (archive footage)


Siân Phillips
Siân Phillips
Self
Siân Phillips
Self


Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
Self
Anthony Hopkins
Self


Brian Cox
Brian Cox
Self
Brian Cox
Self


Petula Clark
Petula Clark
Self
Petula Clark
Self


Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry
Self
Stephen Fry
Self


Jane Merrow
Jane Merrow
Self
Jane Merrow
Self
Thomas Bowington
Thomas Bowington
Self
Thomas Bowington
Self


Derek Jacobi
Derek Jacobi
Self
Derek Jacobi
Self


Brian Blessed
Brian Blessed
Self
Brian Blessed
Self
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