The Actors (2003)

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Conor McPherson's comedy The Actors stars Michael Caine as an aging never-was performer. Anthony O'Malley (Caine) convinces young colleague and castmate Tom (Dylan Moran) to hone his craft by pretending to be someone he isn't in real life. Tony suggests that they rip off gangster Barreller (Michael… More Conor McPherson's comedy The Actors stars Michael Caine as an aging never-was performer. Anthony O'Malley (Caine) convinces young colleague and castmate Tom (Dylan Moran) to hone his craft by pretending to be someone he isn't in real life. Tony suggests that they rip off gangster Barreller (Michael Gambon). All goes according to plan, until Barreller's daughter Dolores (Lena Headey) falls in love with Tom, who is disguised as his sister's boyfriend Clive (Ben Miller). Miranda Richardson rounds out the cast as a London crime boss. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 32 min.
Directed By: Conor McPherson
Genres: Drama, Comedy

In Theaters: Apr 17, 2003 Wide

Critic Reviews

Mark Adams, Hollywood Reporter
Enjoyable lightweight entertainment and marks stand-up comedian Dylan Moran as an endearing talent to watch.
Nev Pierce, BBC
Yes, it's all rather silly. But it's also all rather fun.

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Film C

Its not too bad of a movie really! I think it could have been funnier but it was fairly amusing really dylan moran did still the show and was by far the funniest but michael caine was brilliant but i wouldnt say it was his best of films!! Lena headey was brilliant as supporting cast… More
Its not too bad of a movie really! I think it could have been funnier but it was fairly amusing really dylan moran did still the show and was by far the funniest but michael caine was brilliant but i wouldnt say it was his best of films!! Lena headey was brilliant as supporting cast and did a lovely irish accent and looked very gorgeous in it!! The laughs were funny but sometimes far between each each of the laughs! The storyline is ok and believable i guess!! Worth a watch really espicially if your a fan of dylan michael or lena!! dylan and michael are two actors who are basically doin a get rich quick scheme and steal money from gangster but the gangster soon realise that theyve been taken a fool out of so they go looking for the calprits!! Its a worth a watch movie!!
Anthony L

I expected more from one of the world?s best actors and one of the world?s funniest comedians but it?s not all bad!
Arash X

Average fun
Lady D

A manic comedy, with it's fair share of comical moments. I think it's the type of film people will enjoy only if they are fans of Dermot Moran, as he is most definitely the star of the show. It's easy watching, quite comical and a fairly original idea
Marcus W

Dylan Moran and Michael Caine play actors who scam some gangsters out of some money. Sounds great, I know. It's not. Things constantly happen that make no sense (they have 50k, but worry about getting to work on time) OR the audience is told what's going to happen in ten… More
Dylan Moran and Michael Caine play actors who scam some gangsters out of some money. Sounds great, I know. It's not. Things constantly happen that make no sense (they have 50k, but worry about getting to work on time) OR the audience is told what's going to happen in ten minutes time and it does (the fire). By the end I couldn't care who had the money or who was scamming who.
The S

Two actors - one can't read lines but is a wizard at improvisation; the other can't improvise but is brilliant with lines. Throw in some loveable crooks and some not so loveable ones and you have, largely thanks to a great cast, a very funny film comedy. Stand-up comedian… More
Two actors - one can't read lines but is a wizard at improvisation; the other can't improvise but is brilliant with lines. Throw in some loveable crooks and some not so loveable ones and you have, largely thanks to a great cast, a very funny film comedy. Stand-up comedian Dylan Moran deserves a special mention as he demonstrates here a great talent for comedy acting.

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Cast

            Michael Caine as Anthony O'Malley

            Dylan Moran as Tom

            Abigail Iversen as Mary

            Michael Gambon as Barreller

            Miranda Richardson as Mrs. Magnani

            Lena Headey as Dolores

            Ben Miller as Clive

            Aisling O'Sullivan as Rita

            Alison Doody as Herself

            Michael Colgan as Audition director

            Ian Fitzgibbon as actor in Richard III

            Brian McGrath as actor in Richard III

            Alan Rickman
            
            Brian McGuinness as Dermot usher

            Annie Ryan as actor in Richard III

            Michael McElhatton as Jack

            Damien O'Donnell as waiter

            Bill Hickey as stage doorkeeper

            Simon Delaney as Ronnie

            Alvaro Lucchesi as Lesley

            Deirdre O'Kane as stage manager

            Deidre Walsh as camcorder girl

            Veronica O'Reilly as box office attendant

            Paul Ward as Maurice usher

            Alison McKenna as actor in Richard III

            Jude Sweeney as actor in Richard III

            Joanne Crawford as actor in Richard III

            Rachel Rath as actor in Richard III

            Guy Carleton as bookseller

            Sean Tracey as chief fireman

            Eamon Glancy as Magnani hood

            Donagh Deeney as Magnani hood

            Marty Whelan as themself

            Richard Rath as Actor In Richard III
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