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In Excess: The Death of Michael Hutchence

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.

Top Cast

  • Samuel West

    Samuel West

    Narrator (voice)

  • Michael Hutchence

    Michael Hutchence

    Self (archive footage)

  • Paula Yates

    Paula Yates

    Self

  • Nick Egan

    Nick Egan

    Self

  • Kell Hutchence

    Kell Hutchence

    Self

  • Rhett Hutchence

    Rhett Hutchence

    Self

  • Leonard M. Gorodkin

    Leonard M. Gorodkin

    Self

  • Stephen Hucker

    Stephen Hucker

    Self

  • Greg Perano

    Greg Perano

    Self

Overview

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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