Alec Guinness, Kay Walsh, Mike Morgan
Alec Guinness was in the full bloom of his stardom when he suggested, scripted, and starred in this wonderfully odd 1958 adaptation of Joyce Cary's novel. As Gulley Jimson, a gravel-voiced, antisocial...( read more
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DVD Release Date: June 4, 2002
Stats: 57 reviews
This bittersweet comedy, scripted by and starring Alec Guinness, came very warmly recommended, and it didn't disappoint. I suppose it could be described as one of the best films Ealing never made. Guinness is brilliant as Gulley Jimson, an eccentric, uncompromising artist in sear...( read more)
gully jimson, mad artist, is my favorite alec guiness character. it's a shame so few people have seen or heard of this film. 4 for the film, 5 for guiness :)
the painter protagonist of Joyce Cary's novel The Horse's Mouth, had a prototype in real life:
Incredibly hilarious film has Guinness as an obssessed painter who's social skills are rather mad. Guinness's sweet soothing voice is replaced with that of a man who probably gargles turpentine in the morning. And his antisocial antics make way for some halarious moments includin...( read more)
Guinness is great in it and fun to watch, but the movie doesn't do much for me.
One of Alec Guinness' more underrated and lesser-known roles. A bit quirky but still enjoyable to watch.
Wonderful - so realistic its almost abstract... Guinness acts a rough, unsociable painter whos determination and imagination get him in tight corners - a sensational film.
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