The Duke (2020)

In 1961, Kempton Bunton, a 60 year old taxi driver, steals Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London.

Director:

Roger Michell

Writers:

Richard Bean, Clive Coleman

Stars:

Anna Maxwell Martin, Matthew Goode, Helen Mirren

Cast

Credited cast:
Anna Maxwell Martin	...	Ms. Gowling
Matthew Goode	...	Jeremy Hutchinson
Helen Mirren	...	Dorothy Bunton
Jim Broadbent	...	Kempton Bunton
Charlotte Spencer	...	Pammy
Fionn Whitehead	...	Jackie
Sian Clifford	...	Dr Unsworth
John Heffernan	...	Neddie Cussen
James Wilby	...	Judge Aarvold
Matthew Steer	...	Passing BBC Manager
Richard McCabe	...	Rab Butler
Aimée Kelly	...	Irene Boslover
Joshua McGuire	...	Eric Crowther
Craig Conway	...	Mr. Walker
Andrew Havill	...	Sir Philip Hendy

Storyline

In 1961, Kempton Bunton, a 60 year old taxi driver, stole Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. He sent ransom notes saying that he would return the painting on condition that the government invested more in care for the elderly. What happened next became the stuff of legend. An uplifting true story about a good man who set out to change the world and managed to save his marriage.

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Plot Keywords:

taxi | 

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Genres:

Biography | Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and brief sexuality

User Reviews

Witty

Belter film..this is witty and funny..good to just switch off and enjoy

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

2021 (UK)

Also Known As:

The Duke

Filming Locations:

Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Neon Films, Pathe UK, Ingenious Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Color:

Color