A Merry War

1998

A Merry War (1998)

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A lively adaptation of George Orwell's singular comic novel, this cheeky comedy follows the travails of aspiring poet Gordon Comstock, who exchanges his middle-class existence for the Bohemian life in hopes of proving to his many doubters that he is indeed an artist of uncommon ability.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (adult situations)
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Directed By:
    Robert Bierman
  • Written By:
    Alan Plater
  • In Theaters:
     wide
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  • Runtime:
  • Studio:
    A-Pix

Cast

Richard E. Grant
as Gordon Comstock
Helena Bonham Carter
as Rosemary
Jim Carter
as Erskine
Harriet Walter
as Julia Comstock
Lill Roughley
as Mrs. Trilling
Julian Wadham
as Ravelston
Lesley Vickerage
as Hermoine
John Clegg
as McKechnie
Barbara Leigh-Hunt
as Mrs. Wisebeach
Grant Parsons
as Beautiful Young Man
Dorothea Alexander
as Old Woman
Peter Stockbridge
as Old Man
Malcolm Sinclair
as Paul Doring
Derek Smee
as Lecturer
Ben Miles
as Ravenscroft Waiter
Richard M. Dixon
as Head Waiter
Roger Morlidge
as Policeman
Roland Oliver
as Magistrate Croom
Bill Wallis
as Cheeseman
Liz Smith
as Mrs. Meakin
Roger Frost
as Orton the Undertaker
Harri Alexander
as Dora
Lucy Speed
as Factory Girl
Joan Blackman
as Librarian
Roy Evans
as Cabby
Maggie McCarthy
as Customer
Eve Ferrett
as Barmaid
Lone Vidahl
as Girl in Modigliani's
Steven Crossley
as Man at CLub
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Critic Reviews for A Merry War

All Critics (22) | Top Critics (5)

A Merry War is about the most important education of all - the education of the heart.

Mar 3, 2002 | Full Review…
Spirituality and Practice

The enthralling movie has broad appeal from Dilbert fans to romantics.

Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
Internet Reviews

Grant is superb as the irksome but redeemable Gordon.

Jan 1, 2000 | Full Review…
Film Journal International

The uninspired script makes a mockery of Orwell's intentions to sympathize with an artist who is prepared to make his own way in the world.

Jan 1, 2000 | Rating: C- | Full Review…
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