Life for a pair of veteran actors gets turned upside down after they meet a brash teenager.
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Title: Venus (2006)
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Cast
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| Peter O'Toole | ... | Maurice | |
| Leslie Phillips | ... | Ian | |
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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 | |
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Ony Uhiara | ... | Royal Court Actress |
| Cathryn Bradshaw | ... | Jillian | |
| Joanna Croll | ... | Hospital Drama Family | |
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Liam McKenna | ... | Hospital Drama Family |
| Meg Wynn Owen | ... | Hospital Drama Family (as Meg Wynn-Owen) | |
| Sam Spruell | ... | Hospital Director | |
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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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The most acclaimed actor of his generation in the role of a lifetimeMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
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Composed & Performed by Gordon Higgins & Steve Wright
Published by The Mersey Music Company Ltd.
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Corin Redgrave was booked to appear but because of health problems his role was recast. See more »Goofs
Maurice needs glasses to read, so it's assumed that his sight is poor. It's impossible for him to see that Jessie's new boyfriend has the same tattoo she's having done, being him across the street from the tattoo parlor. See more »Soundtracks
The Hollyoaks ThemeComposed & Performed by Gordon Higgins & Steve Wright
Published by The Mersey Music Company Ltd.
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Country:
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16 February 2007 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
GBP3,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$35,604, 24 December 2006Gross USA:
$3,347,411Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$7,321,309Company Credits
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More Mother than Notting Hill. Peter O'Toole is brilliant -- creepy, lovable, objectionable and yet so vulnerable as the aging, forgotten actor in this "kind of makes you squirm in your seat" love/obsession story. I viewed it at the closing night of the Chicago International Film Festival. The tone and feel of the film places you squarely in Maurice's (O'Toole) gloomy, last chapter of life journey as well as Jesse's (Jodie Whittiker) bratty, just getting her own life started journey. Outstanding cinematography, score and music. Wonderfully haunting! V. Redgrave is terrific and beautiful. Oscar's all around for this funny, sometimes creepy, real look at two people finding each other at the most unexpected time in their lives.