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Maurice Russell, once a great actor, is now living in London in the twilight of his life. Those of his generation remember him fondly, while those in the younger generations have no idea who he is. He spends most of his time hanging out with his friends Ian, also an actor, and Donald, or visiting with his wife Valerie for who he has great affection but with who he no longer lives. His acting career is virtually over, he only taking roles on the odd occasion when he needs the money. Ian has decided to invite his young great-niece Jessie from the provinces to come and stay with him, basically to act as his caregiver in case he falls ill, but also to be his companion. He envisions listening to Bach with her and her cooking him food to which he is accustomed. Jessie's stay is nothing as he envisions. She doesn't know how to cook, she drinks all his alcohol, and she has unrealistic visions of what she will accomplish in her life. Maurice, however, sees in Jessie, a person who can help him ... Written by Huggo
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16 February 2007 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
£3,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$48,871 (USA) (22 December 2006)Gross:
$3,343,528 (USA) (6 April 2007)Company Credits
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[pause]
Ian: Answer me!
Maurice: Don't tempt me. I haven't had my tranquilizer yet.
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Composed & Performed by Corinne Bailey Rae
Published by Global Talent Publishing
Licensed courtesy of EMI Records Ltd.
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The painting Maurice and Jessie discuss at the art gallery is Diego Velazquez's - the Toilet of Venus, aka, the Rokeby Venus, aka, la Venus del Espejo. See more »Goofs
In the newspaper fight scene in the restaurant, the waitress is seen about a foot behind Maurice as he is initially attacked. From the opposite camera angle, the waitress alternates between being missing or about ten feet away. See more »Quotes
Ian: Do I look like a fool? Do I?[pause]
Ian: Answer me!
Maurice: Don't tempt me. I haven't had my tranquilizer yet.
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Another Rainy DayComposed & Performed by Corinne Bailey Rae
Published by Global Talent Publishing
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Peter O'Toole, as a great actor, has a certain transcendent charisma that has not diminished with age. It is well worth it to see this movie just for him. The life affirming message implicit in his brilliance preserved in old age goes well with the main theme of the film itself, which is the perseverance of vitality in the elderly.
The movie is a black comedy, and achieves both the blackness and the comedy perfectly. A scene where O'Toole accidentally barges into a room where his young love interest is modeling nude (while trying to spy on her)is especially hilarious. And his attempts to deal with catheter troubles are darkly hilarious. The movie is a poignant portrait of old age and an uplifting story of young love.