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Withnail and I is a 1987 British black comedy film written and directed by Bruce Robinson. Loosely based on Robinson's life in London in the late 1960s, the plot follows two unemployed actors, Withnail and "I" (portrayed by Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann, respectively) who share a flat in Camden Town in 1969.
Jun 19, 1987 · Two unemployed actors escape to the countryside for a holiday, but face rain, hunger and a visit from their eccentric uncle. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes and more for this classic film.
- (48K)
- Comedy, Drama
- Bruce Robinson
- 1987-06-19
May 26, 2020 · After barely making a ripple when it was first released, Withnail and I has come to be seen as one of the best British films ever made. Nicholas Barber explores its appeal.
A comedy about two unemployed actors who go on a disastrous holiday to the countryside. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer and find out where to stream the film on Max.
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- Bruce Robinson
- R
- Richard E. Grant
Camden Town, the arse-end of the sixties. Two struggling, unemployed actors decide some respite is in order and so depart their miserable flat for a week in the Lake District – one that will ...
- 1 min
- 399.5K
- Arrow Video
Sep 10, 2023 · Learn about the making of the 1987 British film Withnail and I, starring Richard E Grant and Paul McGann as two alcoholic actors in rural England. Discover how the film, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, defied genre expectations and found its audience over time.
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A classic British comedy about two unemployed actors who go on a disastrous holiday in the country. Watch the uncut version of the film, with commentary, documentary, and more features.
