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The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee

7.520241h 43mMovieDocumentary

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.

DirectorJon Spira
WriterJon Spira
ProducersHank Starrs·Adam F. Goldberg

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Cast · Directed by Jon Spira

CLChristopher Lee
Christopher Lee
Self / Various (Archive)
JDJoe Dante
Joe Dante
Self
PJPeter Jackson
Peter Jackson
Self
JLJohn Landis
John Landis
Self
HWHarriet Walter
Harriet Walter
Self
PM
Paul Maslansky
Self
CMCaroline Munro
Caroline Munro
Self
JRJonathan Rigby
Jonathan Rigby
Self
JA
Juan Aneiros
Self
PSPeter Serafinowicz
Peter Serafinowicz
Christopher Lee (Voice)

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