The Actors

The Actors

91 mins | Crime, Comedy | March 16, 2003

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.

The Actors

91 mins | Crime, Comedy | March 16, 2003

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.
IMDb rating 5.9
Producers Company of Wolves, Film Four
Original title The Actors
Directors Peter Agnew, Catherine Dunne, Sandra Corbally, Renee Burke, Conor McPherson
Writers Conor McPherson, Neil Jordan

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

Ben Miller

as Clive

Abigail Iversen

as Mary

Michael Colgan

as Audition Director

Deirdre Walsh

as Camcorder Girl

Veronica O'Reilly

as Box Office Attendant

Deirdre O'Kane

as Stage Manager

Alison Doody

as Alison Doody

Simon Delaney

as Ronnie

Alvaro Lucchesi

as Lesley

Guy Carleton

as Bookseller