Enjoyable lightweight entertainment and marks stand-up comedian Dylan Moran as an endearing talent to watch.
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.
Director and cast
- Conor McPherson Director
- Michael Caine as Anthony O'Malley
- Dylan Moran as Tom Quirk
- Michael Gambon as Barreller
- Lena Headey as Dolores
- Miranda Richardson as Mrs. Magnani
- Michael McElhatton as Jock
- Aisling O'Sullivan as Rita
- Ben Miller as Clive
- Abigail Iversen as Mary
- Michael Colgan as Audition Director
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