The Critic
Originally released in 1982. The Critic is a comedy film. directed by Don Taylor.
Starring Hywel Bennett, Nigel Hawthorne, and Norman Rodway
Synopsis
Mr. Puff, a foppish, would-be playwright-critic, invites his literary-minded associates to see a production of his horrendous and nonsensical spectacular, The Spanish Armada, confident that he has written a great play.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 28, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Hywel Bennett
as Mr. Puff / Mr. King
Nigel Hawthorne
as Mr. Sneer
Norman Rodway
as Mr. Dangle
Rosemary Leach
as Mrs. Dangle
John Gielgud
as Lord Burleigh
Alan Badel
as Sir Fretful Plaigary
Anna Massey
as Tilburina
Rodney Bewes
as Constable
Christopher Biggins
as Interpreter
Clive Francis
as Sheridan (Prologue)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Critic about?
Mr. Puff, a foppish, would-be playwright-critic, invites his literary-minded associates to see a production of his horrendous and nonsensical spectacular, The Spanish Armada, confident that he has ...
Who directed The Critic?
The Critic was directed by Don Taylor.
How long is The Critic?
The Critic has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was The Critic released?
The Critic was released on August 28, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Critic?
The main cast of The Critic includes Hywel Bennett, Nigel Hawthorne, Norman Rodway, Rosemary Leach, John Gielgud.