Venus (2006)

6.6/10 95 min Comedy Drama Romance

Overview

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.

Cast

Peter O'Toole

Maurice

Leslie Phillips

Ian

Jodie Whittaker

Jessie

Vanessa Redgrave

Valerie

Richard Griffiths

Donald

Cathryn Bradshaw

Jillian

Philip Fox

Doctor

Lolita Chakrabarti

Health Centre Nurse

Kellie Shirley

Royal Court Actress

Ashley Madekwe

Royal Court Actress

Ony Uhiara

Royal Court Actress

Meg Wynn Owen

Hospital Drama Family

Sam Spruell

Hospital Director

Tom Brooke

Hospital Runner

Harvey Virdi

Art School Teacher

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