Venus
“She's a real work of art.”
2006•R•1h 35m•6.7•Released
ComedyDramaRomance
Maurice is an aging veteran actor who becomes taken with Jessie, the grandniece of his closest friend. When Maurice tries to soften the petulant and provincial young girl with the benefit of his wisdom and London culture, their give-and-take surprises both Maurice and Jessie as they discover what they don't know about themselves.
Director
Roger Michell
Writer
Hanif Kureishi
Languages
English
Studio
Film4 Productions
Cast
Peter O'Toole
Maurice
Leslie Phillips
Ian
Jodie Whittaker
Jessie
Vanessa Redgrave
Valerie
Richard Griffiths
Donald
Cathryn Bradshaw
Jillian
Beatrice Savoretti
Waitress
Philip Fox
Doctor
Lolita Chakrabarti
Health Centre Nurse
Carolina Giammetta
Health Centre Nurse
Kellie Shirley
Royal Court Actress
Ashley Madekwe
Royal Court Actress
Ony Uhiara
Royal Court Actress
Joanna Croll
Hospital Drama Family
Liam McKenna
Hospital Drama Family
Production
Company
Film4 Productions
Company
UK Film Council
Company
Free Range Films
Company
The Works
Producer
Kevin Loader
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