Venus

Directed by Roger Michell

Written by Hanif Kureishi

Maurice is an aging veteran actor who becomes taken with Jessie, the grandniece of his closest friend. When Maurice tries to soften the petulant and provincial young girl with the benefit of his wisdom and London culture, their give-and-take surprises both Maurice and Jessie as they discover what they don't know about themselves.

Cast

Peter O'Toole

Maurice

Leslie Phillips

Ian

Jodie Whittaker

Jessie

Vanessa Redgrave

Valerie

Richard Griffiths

Donald

Cathryn Bradshaw

Jillian

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Beatrice Savoretti

Waitress

Philip Fox

Doctor

Lolita Chakrabarti

Health Centre Nurse

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Carolina Giammetta

Health Centre Nurse

Kellie Shirley

Royal Court Actress

Ashley Madekwe

Royal Court Actress