Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story (2023)
Overview
The extraordinary life of playwright, singer, actor, composer, and director Noël Coward, who rose from poverty to stardom while keeping his sexuality a secret. Featuring Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith, Frank Sinatra, Michael Caine and Lucille Ball. Narrated by Alan Cumming. With Rupert Everett as the voice of Noël Coward. Directed by Academy Award Nominee Barnaby Thompson.
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| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.467 |
Directed By
Barnaby Thompson
Crew
Barnaby Thompson
Amanda Ghost
Vince Holden
Gregor Cameron
Adam Lambert
Barnaby Thompson
Andy Mayson
Rose Garnett
Mike Runagall
Bob Benton
Will Clarke
Stanley F. Buchthal
Kate Shepherd
Len Blavatnik
Mark Bell
Nikki Sopp
Barnaby Thompson
TOP CAST
Noël Coward
Self (archive footage)
Rupert Everett
Noël Coward (voice)
Alan Cumming
Narrator (voice)
Laurence Olivier
Self (archive footage)
Maggie Smith
Self (archive footage)
Harold Pinter
Self (archive footage)
Michael Caine
Self (archive footage)
Frank Sinatra
Self (archive footage)
Lauren Bacall
Self (archive footage)
Lucille Ball
Self (archive footage)
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