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.
The One and Only Mike Leigh (2014) is a documentary film directed by Jude Ho, released on November 24, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Mike Leigh, Alan Yentob, Marion Bailey and Jim Broadbent. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
Mike Leigh
as Self
Alan Yentob
as Self - Presenter
Marion Bailey
as Self
Jim Broadbent
as Self
Phil Davis
as Self
Sally Hawkins
as Self
Lesley Manville
as Self
Eddie Marsan
as Self
Abi Morgan
as Self
Dick Pope
as Self
Will Self
as Self
Ruth Sheen
as Self
Directed by Jude Ho.
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
I have more or less followed the work of Mike Leigh since seeing Secrets and Lies, one of my top ten favorite movies ever. I knew vaguely about his directing method of rehearsals and improvisation and not using a formal script, but this documentary filled in more details about his methods and a lot mroe besides. Another of his hallmarks is reusing performers in multiple productions, so some of the commentary is…
Reviewed on June 8, 2023
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The main cast of The One and Only Mike Leigh (2014) includes Mike Leigh, Alan Yentob, Marion Bailey, Jim Broadbent and Phil Davis. The film was directed by Jude Ho. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The One and Only Mike Leigh was released on November 24, 2014 and runs for 1h 45m.
The One and Only Mike Leigh (2014) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.