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Peter Ustinov

1961

Cat no. 203996

Anglia Television correspondent Donald Zec visits the set of 'Billy Budd'.

Donald Zec visits set of 'Billy Budd', a film directed, produced and co-written by Peter Ustinov, who also gives a performance on-screen. Ustinov is shown in action, providing direction to his stars, including Melvyn Douglas and Robert Ryan, as the crew prepare for a new take. During a break in proceedings, Ustinov sits down with Zec, chatting about his multiple roles on the film, an adaptation of a stage version of the Herman Melville novella. Ustinov also talks about his attraction to the role of Captain Vere, the importance of the casting process and suggests that he has 'never worked with a better cast', praising both Douglas and Ryan. Zec poses a question about filming in Spain, but Ustinov is called back to the set before he can answer.

Keywords

Acting; British cinema; Films; Motion pictures; Performances

  • Production company : Anglia Television

  • Interviewer : Donald Zec

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Peter Ustinov

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