Feature film — 2006
Venus (2006)
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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A high-signal pick with 162 votes.
Film4 Productions / UK Film Council / Free Range Films / The Works
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Director: Roger Michell
On screen
Cast & crew
Peter O'Toole
Maurice
Leslie Phillips
Ian
Jodie Whittaker
Jessie
Vanessa Redgrave
Valerie
Richard Griffiths
Donald
Cathryn Bradshaw
Jillian
Beatrice Savoretti
Waitress
Philip Fox
Doctor
Lolita Chakrabarti
Health Centre Nurse
Carolina Giammetta
Health Centre Nurse
Kellie Shirley
Royal Court Actress
Ashley Madekwe
Royal Court Actress
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