Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story

Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story

6.4IMDb Score
Released:2023-06-02
Duration:95 min
Director:Barnaby Thompson
Actors:Noël Coward, Rupert Everett, Alan Cumming, Laurence Olivier, Maggie Smith
Production:Fragile Films, Unigram, BBC Film, BBC Arts, Warner Music Entertainment, AI Film, Greenwich Entertainment

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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