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Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool

  • 20172017
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  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool (2017)
In 1978 Liverpool, eccentric actress Gloria Grahame enters into an affair with Turner, a much younger man. Quickly it grows into a deeper relationship, with Turner being the person Gloria turns to for comfort. Their passion and lust for life is tested to the limits by events beyond their control.
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A romance sparks between a young actor and a Hollywood leading lady.A romance sparks between a young actor and a Hollywood leading lady.A romance sparks between a young actor and a Hollywood leading lady.
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9.8K
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  • Director
    • Paul McGuigan
  • Writers
    • Peter Turner(based on the book "Films Stars Don't Die in Liverpool" by)
    • Matt Greenhalgh(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Annette Bening
    • Jamie Bell
    • Kenneth Cranham
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paul McGuigan
  • Writers
    • Peter Turner(based on the book "Films Stars Don't Die in Liverpool" by)
    • Matt Greenhalgh(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Annette Bening
    • Jamie Bell
    • Kenneth Cranham
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 85User reviews
    • 166Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 BAFTA Awards
      • 2 wins & 19 nominations total

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    Annette Bening and Jamie Bell in Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool (2017)
    Jamie Bell and Julie Walters at an event for Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool (2017)
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    Annette Bening
    Annette Bening
    • Gloria Grahameas Gloria Grahame
    Jamie Bell
    Jamie Bell
    • Peter Turneras Peter Turner
    Kenneth Cranham
    Kenneth Cranham
    • Joe Snras Joe Snr
    Julie Walters
    Julie Walters
    • Bellaas Bella
    Jodie McNee
    Jodie McNee
    • Jessieas Jessie
    Stephen Graham
    Stephen Graham
    • Joe Jnras Joe Jnr
    Joanna Brookes
    • Didias Didi
    Pete Lee-Wilson
    Pete Lee-Wilson
    • Barmanas Barman
    Jay Villiers
    Jay Villiers
    • Georgieas Georgie
    Marina Bye
    • PR Personas PR Person
    Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave
    • Jeanas Jean
    Frances Barber
    Frances Barber
    • Joyas Joy
    Pandora Colin
    Pandora Colin
    • Surgeonas Surgeon
    Alexander Arnold
    Alexander Arnold
    • Anaesthetistas Anaesthetist
    Gemma Oaten
    • Patientas Patient
    Leanne Best
    Leanne Best
    • Eileenas Eileen
    Bentley Kalu
    Bentley Kalu
    • NY Cab Driveras NY Cab Driver
    Tim Ahern
    Tim Ahern
    • Doctor Graceas Doctor Grace
    • Director
      • Paul McGuigan
    • Writers
      • Peter Turner(based on the book "Films Stars Don't Die in Liverpool" by)
      • Matt Greenhalgh(screenplay by)
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    • Trivia
      The real Peter Turner, on whose memoir this movie was based, has a cameo as Jack, the stage manager who brings out chairs before Peter and Gloria perform Romeo & Juliet.
    • Quotes

      Peter Turner: Has anyone ever told you that you look like Lauren Bacall when you smoke?

      Gloria Grahame: Humphrey Bogart. And I didn't like it then either.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Annette Bening/Judd Apatow/SZA (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Song for Guy
      Written by Elton John

      Performed by Elton John

      Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd

      Courtesy of Virgin EMI Records Ltd

      Under license from Universal Music Operations Ltd

    User reviews85

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    a 2017 hidden gem
    "Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool" (R, 1:45) is a romantic drama based on a couple of years in the life of Gloria Grahame, an Oscar winner and veteran of such classic films as "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Oklahoma". Multiple Oscar-nominee Annette Bening plays Grahame, mostly during her time in Liverpool, England, where she met, had an affair with and was ultimately nursed through a serious illness by much younger man (and local Liverpool actor), Peter Turner (BAFTA Award winner Jamie Bell).

    Peter meets Gloria when she moves into his apartment building. They quickly go from being neighbors to friends to lovers. Peter doesn't seem bothered by their age difference and Gloria seems to cherish it, but it inevitably leads to hurt feelings and conflict between them. Nevertheless, they work through the rough patches and Gloria becomes very friendly with Peter's family. When Gloria returns to Liverpool after living in New York for awhile and she is obviously ill, she reaches out to Peter and ends up staying with his family, who all pitch in to take care of the ailing actress. As Gloria's illness progresses and she begs Peter not to take her to any doctors or notify her adult children in the U.S., Peter and his family struggle to find the best way to help Gloria... while Peter deals with his lingering feelings for her.

    "Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool" is a sweet and sad story of star-crossed lovers in an especially unusual May-December relationship. It's terrifically acted and creatively shot and edited. It's a wonder why this hidden gem didn't garner more accolades during the 2017-2018 movie awards season. "A-"
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 16, 2017 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Las estrellas de cine nunca mueren
    • Filming locations
      • Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Eon Productions
      • Synchronistic Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,026,124
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $36,048
      • Dec 31, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,047,917
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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