Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story

1h 35min

Documentary

History

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.

Production Companies

Fragile Films

Unigram

BBC Film

BBC Arts

Warner Music Entertainment

AI Film

Greenwich Entertainment

Cast

Noël Coward

Noël Coward

Self (archive footage)
Rupert Everett

Rupert Everett

Noël Coward (voice)
Alan Cumming

Alan Cumming

Narrator (voice)
Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

Self (archive footage)
Maggie Smith

Maggie Smith

Self (archive footage)
Harold Pinter

Harold Pinter

Self (archive footage)
Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Self (archive footage)
Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

Self (archive footage)
Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall

Self (archive footage)
Lucille Ball

Lucille Ball

Self (archive footage)

Release date

2nd Jun 2023

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English