The Best Man (2006)
After painter Michael 'Mike' Sheldrake's failed suicide attempt, house-mate and life-long best friend Peter Tremaine, an antiques shop owner, reminisces their common past, like Mike does in therapy. It started at the beach, when scrubby, scared Mikey became the dependent protégé of forceful Pete, both doted by Pete's dad, a wealthy lawyer. Afterwards Mike moves out to marry Kate. Pete accepts to be best man, but overdoes that, 'arranging' to get stuck in the honeymoon hotel he paid for. Drama from their boarding school childhood intertwines with tragedy for the mates, Kate and vindictive former police detective Miller.
Director: Alex Pillai
Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: March 19, 2006
Cast
- Richard Coyle - Michael Sheldrake
- Keeley Hawes - Kate Sheldrake
- Toby Stephens - Peter Tremaine
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson - Michael Sheldrake (age 15)
- George Irving - Miller
- Laura Aikman - Alison Poley
- Indra Ové - Natalie
- Jack Baverstock - Bruce Miller
- Kate Fahy - Dr. Cowley
- Joseph Friend - Michael - as a boy
Screenplay
Music: Nicholas Hooper
Cinematography: David Higgs
Editing: Jamie Trevill
Production: Touchpaper Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Alex Pillai
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Best Man about?
- After painter Michael 'Mike' Sheldrake's failed suicide attempt, house-mate and life-long best friend Peter Tremaine, an antiques shop owner, reminisces their common past, like Mike does in therapy. It started at the beach, when scrubby, scared Mikey became the dependent protégé of forceful Pete, both doted by Pete's dad, a wealthy lawyer. Afterwards Mike moves out to marry Kate. Pete accepts to be best man, but overdoes that, 'arranging' to get stuck in the honeymoon hotel he paid for. Drama from their boarding school childhood intertwines with tragedy for the mates, Kate and vindictive former police detective Miller.
- Who directed The Best Man?
- The Best Man was directed by Alex Pillai.
- Who stars in The Best Man?
- The Best Man stars Richard Coyle, Keeley Hawes, Toby Stephens, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, George Irving, Laura Aikman.
- How long is The Best Man?
- The Best Man has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The Best Man?
- The Best Man is a Drama, Romance, Thriller film.
- Where was The Best Man produced?
- The Best Man was produced in United Kingdom.