Venus
2006, Film, 95 min, Comedy, Drama, Romance, English, United Kingdom, MoviePedia score 68
She's a real work of art.
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.
Directed by Roger Michell
Cast
- Peter O'Toole as Maurice
- Jodie Whittaker as Jessie
- Leslie Phillips as Ian
- Beatrice Savoretti as Waitress
- Philip Fox as Doctor
- Lolita Chakrabarti as Health Centre Nurse
- Carolina Giammetta as Health Centre Nurse
- Kellie Shirley as Royal Court Actress
- Ashley Madekwe as Royal Court Actress
- Ony Uhiara as Royal Court Actress
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