The Actors
ComedyCrime
5.581/10
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|91 min
Release Date: 2003-03-16
Overview - During the run of a particularly awful interpretation of Richard III, the star, Anthony O'Malley, begins to frequent a rough pub to develop his character. He meets Barreller who he discovers owes someone he's never met a considerable sum of money. Seeing an opportunity to make some fast money, O'Malley convinces hapless extra, Tom, to meet Barreller as the debt collector.
Production Companies
Company of WolvesFilm4 ProductionsClose Call FilmsFís Éireann/Screen IrelandMiramaxSenator Film
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CinemaSerf
6/10
Sadly the whole here is not greater than the sum of the parts - and heaven only knows there are enough parts in this rather lacklustre theatrical-based comedy. Disillusioned thespian "Tony" (Sir Michael Caine) is treading the boards every evening playing the Nazi variation of Shakespeare's "Richard III" to an audience who were either doing a school project, or who just wanted to keep warm. One nig...
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