The Critic (2024-09-13)
Ambition seduces. Power corrupts.
Overview
Jimmy Erskine is the most feared theatre critic of the age. He lives as flamboyantly as he writes and takes pleasure in savagely taking down any actor who fails to meet his standards. When the owner of the Daily Chronicle dies, and his son takes over, Jimmy quickly finds himself at odds with his new boss and his position under threat. In an attempt to preserve the power and influence he holds so sacred, Jimmy strikes a Faustian pact with a struggling actress, entangling them and the boss in a thrilling but deadly web of desire, blackmail, and betrayal.
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Status: Released
Release Date: 2024-09-13
Runtime: 1h 41m
Director: Anand Tucker
Writer: Patrick Marber
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Top Cast
Ian McKellen
Jimmy Erskine
Gemma Arterton
Nina Land
Mark Strong
David Brooke
Lesley Manville
Annabel Land
Ben Barnes
Stephen Wyley
Romola Garai
Cora Wyley
Alfred Enoch
Tom Tunner
Ron Cook
Hugh Morris
Claire Skinner
Mary Brooke
Matthew Cottle
Graham Meadows
Beau Gadsdon
Freya
Nikesh Patel
Ferdy Harwood
Rebecca Gethings
Joan
Éva Magyar
Dolly Langdon
Jay Simpson
Slyfield
Jacob James Beswick
Robbie
Nicholas Bishop
Richard Pugh
Albie Marber
Lennie
Debra Gillett
Mrs. Keefe
Jake Neads
Flamineo
Griffin Stevens
Lodovico
Joe Coen
Brachiano
Oliver Shaw
Rowan
Avye Leventis
Lizzie
Tom Padley
Police Officer
Ed Madden
Ivan Franklin
Jasper Britton
Gideon Lambert
Pearce Quigley
Mr. Morrisey
Nick Moss
Blackshirt
Tom Rouvray
Giovanni
Louis Pieris
Doctor Julio
Aisling Longshaw
Cornelia
Magnus Gordon
Gasparo
Eleanor Wyld
Isabella / Viola
Shanika Ocean
Zanche
Ross Armstrong
Oswald Mosley (uncredited)
Cara Ballingall
Daphne (uncredited)
Grant Crookes
Critic (uncredited)
Libbi Fox
Diana Guinness (uncredited)
Ty Hurley
Private Members Club / Bar Patron (uncredited)
James McNicholas
Hospital PC (uncredited)
David Thrower
Cafe Owner (uncredited)
Paul Warwick
Distinguished Gentleman (uncredited)

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