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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 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

R, 1 hr. 32 min.

Drama, Comedy

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All Critics (10) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (2) | DVD (1)

Enjoyable lightweight entertainment and marks stand-up comedian Dylan Moran as an endearing talent to watch.

June 5, 2003 Comment
Hollywood Reporter
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Yes, it's all rather silly. But it's also all rather fun.

May 28, 2003 Full Review Source: BBC | Comment
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Audience Reviews for The Actors

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

April 16, 2009
FiLmCrAzY
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Super Reviewer

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!

September 29, 2009
SirPant

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