Venus (2006/I)

Director:

Roger Michell

Writer:

Hanif Kureishi (writer)

Release Date:

26 January 2007 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

The most acclaimed actor of his generation in the role of a lifetime

Plot:

Life for a pair of veteran actors gets turned upside down after they meet a brash teenager.

Plot Keywords:

Wife | Obituary | Diner Scene | Operation | Profanity

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 16 nominations

Cast

Peter O'Toole	...	Maurice
Leslie Phillips	...	Ian
Beatrice Savoretti	...	Waitress
Philip Fox	...	Doctor
Lolita Chakrabarti	...	Health Centre Nurse
Carolina Giammetta	...	Health Centre Nurse
Jodie Whittaker	...	Jessie
Kellie Shirley	...	Royal Court Actress
Ashley Madekwe	...	Royal Court Actress
Ony Uhiara	...	Royal Court Actress
Cathryn Bradshaw	...	Jillian
Joanna Croll	...	Hospital Drama Family
Liam McKenna	...	Hospital Drama Family
Meg Wynn Owen	...	Hospital Drama Family (as Meg Wynn-Owen)
Sam Spruell	...	Hospital Director

MPAA:

Rated R for language, some sexual content and brief nudity.

Runtime:

95 min | Canada:95 min (Toronto International Film Festival)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Singapore:NC-16 | USA:R | Netherlands:6 | UK:15 | Sweden:7 | Australia:MA | Finland:K-11 | Portugal:M/12 | Ireland:16 | Argentina:13

Filming Locations:

Ealing Studios, Ealing, London, England, UK

Company:

Free Range Films

Trivia:

Hanif Kureishi said that Junichiro Tanizaki's novella, Diary of a Mad Old Man, is the inspiration behind the story.

Goofs:

Continuity: 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.

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.

Movie Connections:

Features "Strictly Come Dancing" (2004)

Soundtrack:

Véritable Prélude Flasques (pour un chien)

Peter O'Toole's best role since THE MANOR

Peter O'Toole is considered by many to be the "best actor in the world". And he has been for many decades. Those aren't my words but the words of Anthony Hopkins. Russell Crowe and Martin Scorsese agree. And he is fantastic in this small country independent film. I have seen all of his films and this one along with The Manor ranks among the best. In both, he exhibits the phenomenal wit and timing of a master and knows more about delivering a punchline than anyone I have ever seen. And just listening to his booming voice always keeps everyone honest. In both this film and THE MANOR in which he plays Greta Scacchi's husband, he is a magnet for your attention and your eyes. He totally dominates.

WoolyMonkey