Based on a real art theft, the great Jim Broadbent stars as an older taxi driver who stole a priceless...
Based on a real art theft, the great Jim Broadbent stars as an older taxi driver who stole a priceless portrait from London's National Gallery. His ransom? Free television for the elderly. From the director of Notting Hill, co-starring Matthew Goode (Downton Abbey) and the almighty Helen Mirren.
In 1961, Kempton Bunton (Broadbent) stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first (and remains the only) theft in the Gallery’s history. Kempton sent ransom notes saying that he would return the painting on condition that the government agreed to provide television for free to the elderly. What happened next became the stuff of legend. Only 50 years later did the full story emerge - Kempton had spun a web of lies. The only truth was that he was a good man, determined to change the world and save his marriage...
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"Michell’s delightful true-crime caper comes bolstered by a terrific lead performance from Jim Broadbent..."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"A tall true story... with enjoyable bounce and a surprising political conscience."
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Variety
Variety"A warm and witty crowd-pleaser."
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Financial Times
Financial Times"Loveable..."
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BBC
BBC"A funny-moving story enjoyably retold with classic British understatement and just the right twist at the end..."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"The spirit of Frank Capra bounces buoyantly back to life in this feelgood dramedy..."
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The Times
The Times"Bunton’s absurd-but-true quest has the unmistakable zing of a classic Ealing caper..."
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Daily Telegraph
Daily Telegraph"Predictable yet plucky..."
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Slant Magazine
Slant Magazine"The Duke does droll to gentle perfection."
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Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal"Lively and engaging..."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesThe Duke | Details
- Rating
- 12A, infrequent strong language, moderate sex, discrimination
- Runtime
- 96
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama, True Story & Biography
- Country of origin
- UK
