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Venus
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Title: Venus

Release Date: 2 Sep 2006

Runtime: 1h 35m

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Director: Miramax, Film4 Productions

Production Companies: Miramax, Film4 Productions

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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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.6 (145 votes)

Cast

  • Maurice: Peter O'Toole
  • Ian: Leslie Phillips
  • Jessie: Jodie Whittaker
  • Valerie: Vanessa Redgrave
  • Donald: Richard Griffiths
  • Jillian: Cathryn Bradshaw
  • Waitress: Beatrice Savoretti
  • Doctor: Philip Fox
  • Health Centre Nurse: Lolita Chakrabarti
  • Health Centre Nurse: Carolina Giammetta
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