Venus

Venus

6.6IMDb Score
Released:2006-09-02
Duration:95 min
Director:Roger Michell
Actors:Peter O'Toole, Leslie Phillips, Jodie Whittaker, Vanessa Redgrave, Richard Griffiths
Production:Film4 Productions, UK Film Council, Free Range Films, The Works

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.

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