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5.9/10 • 31

2003-03-161h 31m

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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.

Directors
Conor McPherson
Editors
Emer Reynolds

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  1. Michael Caine

    Michael Caine

    Anthony O'Malley

  2. Dylan Moran

    Dylan Moran

    Tom Quirk

  3. Michael Gambon

    Michael Gambon

    Barreller

  4. Lena Headey

    Lena Headey

    Dolores

  5. Miranda Richardson

    Miranda Richardson

    Mrs. Magnani

  6. Michael McElhatton

    Michael McElhatton

    Jock

  7. Aisling O'Sullivan

    Aisling O'Sullivan

    Rita

  8. Ben Miller

    Ben Miller

    Clive

  9. Abigail Iversen

    Abigail Iversen

    Mary

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CinemaSerf

Jan 7, 2023

6/10

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 colleagues off one another long enough for them to escape with the loot. The basic idea is quite fun, but sadly only Sir Michael really turns up - and even then, his tongue is pretty firmly planted in his cheek. The rest of this is a pretty weak and contrived comedy poking fun at a load of things Irish and rarely raises much of a laugh. There is far too much dialogue and Moran, erstwhile a talented stand-up comic, looks uncomfortable and out of his depth amidst the more established cast which also, rather inexplicably, includes Miranda Richardson as well a few rent-a-cameos from others from the British comedy circuit. It's perfectly watchable for ninety minutes, it's not in the least offensive. Nor is it remotely memorable.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
theater playdebt collectordebtdisguise