Arthur & George (2015)
In 1906, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, having lost his first wife, was overcome with grief; even Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson refused his call. It was only when his secretary, Woodie, presented him with an apparent real-life miscarriage of justice, that he could be roused to action. The case in question was that of George Edalji, a Parsee solicitor, who was imprisoned for writing obscene letters and killing livestock in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire. George needed Arthur's help to clear his name. However, as the twists and turns of the case unfold, Arthur himself questions George's innocence. It is only by finding the true culprit, that Arthur can finally put the case, and his grief, to rest; whilst simultaneously becoming influential in a major reform to the English judicial system.
Cast
- Martin Clunes - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- Charles Edwards - Woodie
- Arsher Ali - George
- Art Malik - Rev Shapurji Edalji
- Hattie Morahan - Jean Leckie
- Emma Fielding - Charlotte Edalji
- Alan McKenna - Inspector Campbell
- Conleth Hill - Sergeant Upton
- Pearl Chanda - Maud Edalji
- Hilary Maclean - Connie
Screenplay
- Julian Barnes (Novel)
- Ed Whitmore
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Arthur & George about?
- In 1906, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, having lost his first wife, was overcome with grief; even Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson refused his call. It was only when his secretary, Woodie, presented him with an apparent real-life miscarriage of justice, that he could be roused to action. The case in question was that of George Edalji, a Parsee solicitor, who was imprisoned for writing obscene letters and killing livestock in Great Wyrley, Staffordshire. George needed Arthur's help to clear his name. However, as the twists and turns of the case unfold, Arthur himself questions George's innocence. It is only by finding the true culprit, that Arthur can finally put the case, and his grief, to rest; whilst simultaneously becoming influential in a major reform to the English judicial system.
- Who directed Arthur & George?
- Arthur & George was directed by Stuart Orme.
- Who stars in Arthur & George?
- Arthur & George stars Martin Clunes, Charles Edwards, Arsher Ali, Art Malik, Hattie Morahan, Emma Fielding.
- How long is Arthur & George?
- Arthur & George has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).