Jim Sheridan explores the life and career of legendary actor Peter O'Toole, who brought a touch of danger to his art and a stroke of madness to his life yet inspired a generation of movie makers. Reflecting O'Toole's theatrical legacy, this documentary is structured into four acts. Each act expands into a holistic narrative addressing questions such as his self-belief, his alcoholism, his relationships with women, his belief in socialism and his selective embrace of Irishness.