This is the story of a thespian who became a reluctant pop culture icon. Alec Guinness was an Oscar winner in the 50s before he signed Star Wars. By the mid-1970s, British actor Alec Guinness was ...

In the opening scene Alec Guinness, a ship’s captain, is facing a firing squad in North Africa. Back on his ship the first officer begins to explain the philosophy behind Guinness’ mode of life.

By the mid 1970s, British star Alec Guinness was already a well-known and respected figure in Hollywood and UK. The actor is known for acclaimed films like Kind Hearts and Coronets, The Man in the ...