
Movie
2024 · 1h 41m · Thriller · Crime · Drama
TMDB 5.8/10 (114 votes)
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.
Directed by Anand Tucker
Box office $1M worldwide
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Ian McKellenas Jimmy Erskine
Gemma Artertonas Nina Land
Mark Strongas David Brooke
Ben Barnesas Stephen Wyley
Romola Garaias Cora Wyley
Alfred Enochas Tom Tunner
Ron Cookas Hugh Morris
Claire Skinneras Mary Brooke
Matthew Cottleas Graham Meadows
Beau Gadsdonas Freya
Nikesh Patelas Ferdy Harwood
Rebecca Gethingsas Joan
Éva Magyaras Dolly LangdonCast & crew political lean — 1 of 15 researched: 0 left · 0 center · 0 right · 1 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.
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“I am sorry, Martin. You are not fit. From now on, you must go to remedial gym. (Opens door and moaning noises are heard) Oh wait, that’s remedial choir.”
“Ronald Reagan: I do solemnly swear that as your president, I will goof off and eat candy.”
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