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 night he and one of…
The Actors (2003)
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.
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Michael Caine
Anthony O'Malley
Dylan Moran
Tom Quirk
Michael Gambon
Barreller
Lena Headey
Dolores
Miranda Richardson
Mrs. Magnani
Michael McElhatton
Jock
Aisling O'Sullivan
Rita
Ben Miller
Clive
Abigail Iversen
Mary
Deirdre Walsh
Camcorder Girl
Veronica O'Reilly
Box Office Attendant
Deirdre O'Kane
Stage Manager
Alison Doody
Alison Doody
Simon Delaney
Ronnie
Alvaro Lucchesi
Lesley
Guy Carleton
Bookseller
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What is The Actors about?
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…
When was The Actors released?
The Actors was released in 2003.
What genres does The Actors belong to?
The Actors is categorised as Comedy, Crime.
Who stars in The Actors?
The cast of The Actors includes Michael Caine, Dylan Moran, Michael Gambon, Lena Headey, Miranda Richardson.