
Laurence Olivier: a life
Documentary
Overview
A multi-award winning biography covering the life and career of legendary screen and stage actor/director Laurence Olivier.
Top Cast


Laurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier
Self
Laurence Olivier
Self


Ralph Richardson
Ralph Richardson
Self
Ralph Richardson
Self


John Gielgud
John Gielgud
Self
John Gielgud
Self


Vivien Leigh
Vivien Leigh
Self ( Archive footage )
Vivien Leigh
Self ( Archive footage )


William Wyler
William Wyler
Self
William Wyler
Self


Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Self
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Self
John Osborne
John Osborne
Self
John Osborne
Self


Joan Plowright
Joan Plowright
Self
Joan Plowright
Self


Jill Esmond
Jill Esmond
Self ( Archive footage)
Jill Esmond
Self ( Archive footage)


Melvyn Bragg
Melvyn Bragg
Self (Interviewer )
Melvyn Bragg
Self (Interviewer )
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