The One and Only Mike Leigh (2014)
In a revealing documentary, Mike Leigh, director of Secrets & Lies, Vera Drake and Abigail's Party among many others, talks to Alan Yentob about a unique body of work and a lifelong struggle to make films on his own terms. On day one of a Mike Leigh film, there is no script, no story and the actors do not know if they will even be in the final film. It is a process that has yielded some of cinema's most celebrated performances, and Leigh's new film Mr Turner is already winning critical acclaim. Actors including Jim Broadbent, Eddie Marsan, Sally Hawkins, Lesley Manville and James Corden give fascinating insights into the director and his distinctive method of working.
Director: Jude Ho
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: November 24, 2014
Cast
- Mike Leigh - Self
- Alan Yentob - Self - Presenter
- Marion Bailey - Self
- Jim Broadbent - Self
- Phil Davis - Self
- Sally Hawkins - Self
- Lesley Manville - Self
- Eddie Marsan - Self
- Abi Morgan - Self
- Dick Pope - Self
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jude Ho
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The One and Only Mike Leigh about?
- In a revealing documentary, Mike Leigh, director of Secrets & Lies, Vera Drake and Abigail's Party among many others, talks to Alan Yentob about a unique body of work and a lifelong struggle to make films on his own terms. On day one of a Mike Leigh film, there is no script, no story and the actors do not know if they will even be in the final film. It is a process that has yielded some of cinema's most celebrated performances, and Leigh's new film Mr Turner is already winning critical acclaim. Actors including Jim Broadbent, Eddie Marsan, Sally Hawkins, Lesley Manville and James Corden give fascinating insights into the director and his distinctive method of working.
- Who directed The One and Only Mike Leigh?
- The One and Only Mike Leigh was directed by Jude Ho.
- Who stars in The One and Only Mike Leigh?
- The One and Only Mike Leigh stars Mike Leigh, Alan Yentob, Marion Bailey, Jim Broadbent, Phil Davis, Sally Hawkins.
- How long is The One and Only Mike Leigh?
- The One and Only Mike Leigh has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The One and Only Mike Leigh?
- The One and Only Mike Leigh is a Documentary film.
- Where was The One and Only Mike Leigh produced?
- The One and Only Mike Leigh was produced in United Kingdom.