I really liked Annette Bening in films like Regarding Henry and An American President, so I am a little surprised I didn’t catch this film closer to its release date. It is an excellent movie, well written and with strong acting across the board. The drama queen movie star is nearly a movie cliche, but it isn’t overplayed here by Bening or the script. M When movies are based on real people I tend to do a little…
Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool (2017)
Love, just like in the movies.
Liverpool, 1978: What starts as a vibrant affair between a legendary femme-fatale, the eccentric Academy Award-winning actress Gloria Grahame, and her young lover, British actor Peter Turner, quickly grows into a deeper relationship, with Turner being the person Gloria turns to for comfort.
Top Cast
Annette Bening
Gloria Grahame
Jamie Bell
Peter Turner
Julie Walters
Bella Turner
Stephen Graham
Joe Turner, Jr
Kenneth Cranham
Joe Turner
Leanne Best
Eileen
Vanessa Redgrave
Jeanne McDougall
Frances Barber
Joy
James Bloor
Dan
Tom Brittney
Tim
Isabella Laughland
Vanessa
Suzanne Bertish
Fifi Oscard
Joey Batey
Eddie
Jay Villiers
Georgie
Michael Billington
Sam
Peter Turner
Jackie
Reviews
Based on Peter Turner's book, this is quite a touching story of the last few years of Gloria Grahame's battle against breast cancer. She (Annette Bening) had been struggling with the disease for many years but refused to let it defeat her when she arrived in the UK to perform on stage. That's when she encounters the young Peter (Jamie Bell). He's struggling to make a living treading the boards, and at just…
FAQ about Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool
What is Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool about?
Liverpool, 1978: What starts as a vibrant affair between a legendary femme-fatale, the eccentric Academy Award-winning actress Gloria Grahame, and her young lover, British actor Peter Turner, quickly grows into a deeper relationship, with Turner being the person Gloria turns to…
When was Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool released?
Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool was released in 2017.
What genres does Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool belong to?
Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool is categorised as Romance, Drama.
Who stars in Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool?
The cast of Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool includes Annette Bening, Jamie Bell, Julie Walters, Stephen Graham, Kenneth Cranham.