Cinemaholics Tbilisi

The ultimate British cult black comedy about two unemployed actors. A brilliantly quotable and hilarious satire on the end of the 1960s.

About the film:

• Director: Bruce Robinson

• Cast: Richard E. Grant, Paul McGann, Richard Griffiths

• Duration: 107 min.

• Genre: Comedy / Drama

Plot:

London, 1969. Two unemployed actors — the anxious Marwood and the eccentric alcoholic Withnail — live in a squalid flat, subsisting on lighter fluid and despair. To escape the depressing London weather, they demand the key to a country cottage owned by Withnail's flamboyant Uncle Monty. But their holiday quickly turns into a disaster involving endless rain, starvation, hostile locals, and the unexpected arrival of Uncle Monty himself.

Why you should watch:

• Consistently ranked as one of the greatest British cult films ever made, featuring an infinitely quotable script

• A phenomenal screen debut by Richard E. Grant as the cynical, theatrical Withnail

• A perfect blend of hilarious absurdity and touching melancholy for a bygone era

Language: English (Eng subtitles)

Age rating: 18+