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The Actors( 2003)

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Overview

During the run of a particularly awful interpretation of Richard III, the star, Anthony O'Malley, begins to frequent a rough pub to develop his character. He meets Barreller who he discovers owes someone he's never met a considerable sum of money. Seeing an opportunity to make some fast money, O'Malley convinces hapless extra, Tom, to meet Barreller as the debt collector.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Michael Caine

      Anthony O'Malley

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      Dylan Moran

      Tom Quirk

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      Michael Gambon

      Barreller

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      Lena Headey

      Dolores

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      Miranda Richardson

      Mrs. Magnani

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      Michael McElhatton

      Jock

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      Aisling O'Sullivan

      Rita

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      Ben Miller

      Clive

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      Abigail Iversen

      Mary

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      Michael Colgan

      Audition Director

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      Deirdre Walsh

      Camcorder Girl

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      Veronica O'Reilly

      Box Office Attendant

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      Deirdre O'Kane

      Stage Manager

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      Alison Doody

      Alison Doody

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      Simon Delaney

      Ronnie

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      Alvaro Lucchesi

      Lesley

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      Guy Carleton

      Bookseller

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Sat Jan 07 2023
    Sadly the whole here is not greater than the sum of the parts - and heaven only knows there are enough parts in this rather lacklustre theatrical-based comedy. Disillusioned thespian "Tony" (Sir Michael Caine) is treading the boards every evening playing the Nazi variation of Shakespeare's "Richard III" to an audience who were either doing a school project, or who just wanted to keep warm. One night he and one of his on-stage minions "Tom" (Dylan Moran) concoct a plan that could see them fleece a local gangster "Barreller" (Sir Michael Gambon) of a small fortune then play him and his felonious ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Keywords

    • theater play
    • debt collector
    • debt
    • disguise