Irving Undead
Synopsis
Henry Irving is dead. Join Irving’s restless spirit as he tells the story of how he transformed himself from a stuttering, spindly country boy into the most formidable actor of the nineteenth century. It is a story of a man who petrified London with his Gothic portrayals of mad monarchs, guilt-stricken murderers and the devil himself. A story of a man who could never escape his monsters – even in death. A filmed version of the live one-man stage play by James Swanton.
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- Director
- James Swanton
- Screenplay & Story
- James Swanton
- Original Title
- Irving Undead
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
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- The Space
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James Swanton
James Swanton
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James Swanton
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James Swanton
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What is Irving Undead about?
Henry Irving is dead. Join Irving’s restless spirit as he tells the story of how he transformed himself from a stuttering, spindly country boy into the most formidable actor of the nineteenth century. It is a story of a man who petrified London with his Gothic portrayals of mad monarchs, guilt-stricken murderers and the devil himself. A story of a man who could never escape his monsters – even in death. A filmed version of the live one-man stage play by James Swanton.
Who directed Irving Undead?
Irving Undead was directed by James Swanton.
Who stars in Irving Undead?
The principal cast of Irving Undead includes James Swanton.
When was Irving Undead released and how long is it?
Irving Undead was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.