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.
Critics Sentiment
Tom successfully collects the fifty thousand pounds from Barreller
Tom's excessive performances become too much to watch
The film peaks during Tom's successful money collection then drops significantly when his excessive performances become too cringe-worthy to watch
The film starts slowly with mixed reception but builds to its strongest moments during the central con sequence, particularly when Tom's impersonations and the money collection succeed. However, it stumbles in the middle act when Dylan Moran's performance becomes excessive and embarrassing, before recovering somewhat for a decent conclusion that balances consequences with the film's lighthearted tone.
Full cast
Michael Caine
Anthony O'Malley
Dylan Moran
Tom Quirk
Michael Gambon
Barreller
Lena Headey
Dolores
Miranda Richardson
Mrs. Magnani
Michael McElhatton
Jock
Aisling O'Sullivan
Rita
Ben Miller
Clive
Abigail Iversen
Mary
Deirdre Walsh
Camcorder Girl
Veronica O'Reilly
Box Office Attendant
Deirdre O'Kane
Stage Manager
Alison Doody
Alison Doody
Simon Delaney
Ronnie
Alvaro Lucchesi
Lesley
Guy Carleton
Bookseller
Michael Colgan
Audition Director
Crew
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