The One and Only Mike Leigh

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Mike Leigh

Himself

Age : 81 | Popularity : 41%

Alan Yentob

Himself - Presenter

Age : N/A | Popularity : 26%

Marion Bailey

Herself

Age : 73 | Popularity : 38%

Jim Broadbent

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 100%

Phil Davis

Himself

Age : 71 | Popularity : 88%

Sally Hawkins

Herself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 100%

Lesley Manville

Herself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 100%

Eddie Marsan

Himself

Age : N/A | Popularity : 81%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Jude Ho
Department	Role	Name

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