Boogie Woogie (2009)

A comedy of manners set against the backdrop of contemporary London and the international art scene.

Director:

Duncan Ward

Writers:

Danny Moynihan (screenplay), Danny Moynihan (novel)

Stars:

Gillian Anderson, Alan Cumming, Heather Graham

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gillian Anderson	...	Jean Maclestone
Alan Cumming	...	Dewey Dalamanatousis
Heather Graham	...	Beth Freemantle
Danny Huston	...	Art Spindle
Jack Huston	...	Jo Richards
Christopher Lee	...	Mr. Alfred Rhinegold
Joanna Lumley	...	Mrs. Alfreda Rhinegold
Simon McBurney	...	Robert Freign
Meredith Ostrom	...	Joany
Charlotte Rampling	...	Emille
Amanda Seyfried	...	Paige Oppenheimer
Stellan Skarsgård	...	Bob Maclestone
Jaime Winstone	...	Elaine
Alfie Allen	...	Photographer
Gemma Atkinson	...	Charlotte Bailey

Storyline

In London's contemporary art world, everyone has a hustle. Art Spindle runs a high-end gallery: he hopes to flip a Mondrian for millions. One of his assistants, Beth, is sleeping with Art's most acquisitive client, Bob Macclestone. Beth wants Bob to set her up in her own gallery, so she helps him go behind Art's back for the Mondrian. Bob's wife, Jean, sets her eye on a young conceptual artist, Jo, who lusts after Art's newest assistant, Paige. Meanwhile, self-absorbed lesbian videographer Elaine is chewing her way through friends and lovers looking to make it: if she'll throw Dewey, her agent, under the bus, Beth may give her a show. And the Mondrian? No honor among thieves.

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Plot Keywords:

voyeur | voyeurism | lesbian | cheating wife | unfaithful wife | 

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Taglines:

Seduction. Betrayal. Death. There's an Art to Everything.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content, graphic nudity, language throughout and some drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 September 2017 (Taiwan)

Also Known As:

Juegos de placer

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,776, 25 April 2010, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$1,776, 25 April 2010

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Works International,Constance Media,Firefly

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Heather Graham and Christopher Lee had previously lent their voice talents in the video game EverQuest II as the leaders of the two opposing cities: Queen Antonia Bayle and Overlord Lucan D'Lere, respectively.

User Reviews

high art world

Dealer Art Spindle (Danny Huston) is trying to talk the Rhinegolds (Christopher Lee, Joanna Lumley) into selling an art piece. Beth Freemantle (Heather Graham) is his assistant. Robert Freign (Simon McBurney) is the couple's butler. Couple Bob (Stellan Skarsgård) and Jean Maclestone (Gillian Anderson) are Art's competitors. Bob is sleeping with Beth. Jean wants artist Jo Richards (Jack Huston) who wants Art's new assistant Paige Oppenheimer (Amanda Seyfried). Elaine (Jaime Winstone) and Joany (Meredith Ostrom) are a lesbian couple and Dewey Dalamanatousis (Alan Cumming) is their manager.

The world of London high art is probably great for satire. It's a lot of characters doing selfish things for themselves. None of them are that compelling. It's hard to root for anybody. I don't care about any of them. Also it's not funny. That would have really helped. Danny Huston is probably the most compelling character for me.