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The Actors

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2003 · 91 min Comedy Crime
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2003
Country United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland
Genre Comedy, Crime
Director Conor McPherson
Runtime 91 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.5/10 (38 votes)

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The film constructs its comedy from the clash between theatrical pretension and streetwise gullibility, relying on escalating absurdity to explore the thin line between performance and reality.

What lingers after the credits is the cheerful cynicism of a well-played farce, where every character is both actor and audience in their own scam. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Conor McPherson

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With a pint in hand on a lazy afternoon, perfect for undemanding chuckles.

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