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Paul Scofield

A host of leading theatrical greats, including Peter Brook, Vanessa Redgrave and John Hurt, pay tribute to the outstanding British actor Paul Scofield.

A host of leading theatrical greats, including Peter Brook, Vanessa Redgrave and John Hurt, pay tribute to the outstanding British actor Paul Scofield.

The film features extracts from some of his most famous roles, including Sir Thomas More in the Oscar-winning A Man For All Seasons, Salieri in Amadeus and an unforgettable King Lear.

1 hour

Last on

Christmas Eve 2008 22:15

Credits

Role Contributor
Participant Donald Sinden
Participant Virginia McKenna
Participant Richard Eyre
Participant Christopher Hampton
Participant Nicholas Hytner
Participant Vanessa Redgrave
Participant John Harrison
Participant Peter Brook
Participant John Tydeman
Participant Simon Callow
Participant Alec McCowen
Participant Peter Hall
Participant John Hurt
Participant Felicity Kendal
Participant Eileen Atkins
Participant Michael Billington
Producer David Thompson
Director David Thompson

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