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In Excess: The Death of Michael Hutchence

Aug 17, 1999 · 52m
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Documentary from the UK's Channel 4 investigating the death of INXS lead vocalist Michael Hutchence, which exclusively revealed information presented to the coroner in a police report which had not been made public at the official hearing - and explores the rumor which suggested that Hutchence died accidentally while engaged in a bizarre sex act. The documentary also features his last partner Paula Yates speaking on British television for the first time about what she believed led to the death of her lover. She talks candidly about their sex life, his passion for adventure and how the birth of their daughter turned the rock and roll wild man into a devoted father. Yates was not satisfied with the coroner's verdict and felt strongly that further investigation into the events of that night were crucial to both her and her daughter's future well-being.

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CAST

Samuel West
Narrator (voice)
Michael Hutchence
Self (archive footage)
Paula Yates
Self
Nick Egan
Self
Kell Hutchence
Self
Rhett Hutchence
Self
Leonard M. Gorodkin
Self
Stephen Hucker
Self
Directed by David Barrie

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Channel 4 Television, Just Television
Country
GB

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