Alec Guinness: A Class Act
Directed by	Brian O'Flaherty
Produced by	Brian O'Flaherty
Starring	Simon Callow Sinéad Cusack Tom Courtenay Sally Guinness Jeremy Irons
Cinematography	Anthony Brown, Kevin Cantrell
Edited by	Tony O'Flaherty
Music by	Hugh Drumm
Distributed by	Sky Studios
Release date	1 November 2024 (2024-11-01)
Running time	90 minutes
Country	Ireland
Language	English

Alec Guinness: A Class Act is a 2024 documentary film about English actor Alec Guinness. The documentary tells the story of Guinness' career in the entertainment industry from the stage, including his 1934 performance at the Playhouse Theatre and his work in Shakespearean theatre, to the cinema, where he won an Oscar for The Bridge on the River Kwai, and gained widespread fame for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars.

The story is told by family, friends and peers, and also using Guinness's own words from interviews and voice recordings.

The film was recorded at Sands Films studios in Rotherhithe, London.

• Peter Beale
• Simon Callow
• Tom Courtenay
• Sinéad Cusack
• Vernon Dobtcheff
• Christine Edzard
• Stephen Frears
• Julian Glover
• Richard Goodwin
• Alec Guinness (archive footage)
• Sally Guinness
• Jeremy Irons
• John Irvin
• Michael Jayston
• Miriam Margolyes
• Joanna McCallum
• Piers Paul Reid
• Madeleine Smith
• David Wilkinson

The Guardian wrote: “A densely-packed biography” ^[1]

TV Everyday describes the documentary as “engaging”, “a heartfelt exploration of his legacy”, and “a must-watch for fans of cinema and anyone interested in the stories of those who shaped the acting world”. ^[2]

According to Radio Times, the documentary is: “A rewarding dive into one of the great acting careers, with a string of warm contributors and good anecdotes.” ^[3]

The Times said: “Splendid.” ^[4]

• Sky Arts
• IMdB

• Sphere Abacus

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