A Bunch of Amateurs (2008)
They wished for a star, then wished they hadn't
Jefferson Steel, a washed-up Hollywood action star, is desperate to revive his flagging career. When his sleazy agent signs him up for what he believes is a high-profile Royal Shakespeare Company production of King Lear at Stratford upon Avon, Steel thinks he has finally landed the plum role he has been waiting for. However, he soon discovers that he has been tricked into joining an amateur dramatics group for a charity production.
Director: Andy Cadiff
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: November 17, 2008
Cast
- Burt Reynolds - Jefferson Steel
- Derek Jacobi - Nigel Dewberry
- Samantha Bond - Dorothy Nettle
- Imelda Staunton - Mary
- Alexandra Weaver - Girl on Motorbike
- Michael Wildman - Mr. Darcy
- Charles Durning - Charlie Rosenberg
- Lucy Akhurst - Stewardess
- Terence Maynard - London Journalist
- Lorraine Ashbourne - Jane Jarvis
Screenplay
Music: Christian Henson
Cinematography: Ashley Rowe
Editing: Mark Thornton
Production: Limelight, Isle of Man Film
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Andy Cadiff
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Bunch of Amateurs about?
- Jefferson Steel, a washed-up Hollywood action star, is desperate to revive his flagging career. When his sleazy agent signs him up for what he believes is a high-profile Royal Shakespeare Company production of King Lear at Stratford upon Avon, Steel thinks he has finally landed the plum role he has been waiting for. However, he soon discovers that he has been tricked into joining an amateur dramatics group for a charity production.
- Who directed A Bunch of Amateurs?
- A Bunch of Amateurs was directed by Andy Cadiff.
- Who stars in A Bunch of Amateurs?
- A Bunch of Amateurs stars Burt Reynolds, Derek Jacobi, Samantha Bond, Imelda Staunton, Alexandra Weaver, Michael Wildman.
- How long is A Bunch of Amateurs?
- A Bunch of Amateurs has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is A Bunch of Amateurs?
- A Bunch of Amateurs is a Comedy film.
- Where was A Bunch of Amateurs produced?
- A Bunch of Amateurs was produced in United Kingdom.