Spike Milligan: Love, Light and Peace (2014)
Overview
A very personal portrait of the truly unique comedy genius of Spike Milligan, as told in his own words and featuring exclusive home movie footage. With contributions from those who worked with him, lived with him and were inspired by him.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.641 |
Directed By
Verity Maidlow
TOP CAST
Spike Milligan
Himself (archive footage)
Harry Secombe
Himself (archive footage)
Peter Sellers
Himself (archive footage)
Richard Lester
Himself - Director
Andrew Marshall
Himself - Writer
Michael Palin
Himself
Neil Shand
Himself - Writer
John Antrobus
Himself - Writer
Silé Harrower
Herself - Daughter
Jane Milligan
Herself - Daughter
Laura Milligan
Herself - Daughter
Andy Secombe
Himself - Sir Harry Secombe's Son
Beryl Vertue
Herself - Spike's Agent, 1955-1967
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