A Chorus of Disapproval Movie Review 1989

Adaptation of prolific Alan Ayckbourn's play about a withdrawn, somewhat dim-witted British widower who attempts social interaction by joining community theatre, then finds himself embroiled in romantic shenanigans and theatrical intrigue. Irons is fine in the lead, but Hopkins sparkles in the more spectacular role of the musical production's demanding but beleaguered director. Seagrove is impressive as an amoral sexpot. Sharper focus from director Winner would have improved this one, but the film is fun even when it isn't particularly funny.

Distribution

Available on VHS
Running time 105 minutes.
Originally from British.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Comedy Drama, Behind the Scenes, Only the Lonely, Adapted from a Play

Screenplay

Michael Winner, Alan Ayckbourn

Cast

Jeremy Irons, Anthony Hopkins, Jenny Seagrove, Lionel Jeffries, Patsy Kensit, Gareth Hunt, Prunella Scales, Sylvia Syms, Richard Briers, Barbara Ferris

Director

Michael Winner

Music

John Du Prez

Producer

South Gate Entertainment, Elliot Kastner