The Actors
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.
Cast
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
Reviews
CinemaSerf
Sadly the whole here is not greater than the sum of the parts - and heaven only knows there are enough parts in this rather lacklustre theatrical-based comedy. Disillusioned thespian "Tony" (Sir Michael Caine) is treading the boards every evening playing the Nazi variation of Shakespeare's "Richard ...
