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
