The Actors

The Actors

2003 · 91 min · EN · R · 6.0 (27 votes)
Dir. Conor McPherson · Starring Michael Caine, Dylan Moran, Michael Gambon, Lena Headey, Miranda Richardson, Michael McElhatton · Music Michael Nyman
ComedyCrime

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.

VIBE

A darkly funny crime caper where the line between acting and reality blurs. It's a gritty, character-focused dive into desperation and deception, fueled by low-stakes cons and a cynical sense of humor.

cynicalslapstickgrimyoffbeatsteadylow-budget crime comedycharacter-drivengritty realismdeceptiondebtperformanceworking-class struggles
theater playdebt collectordebtdisguise
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