The Duke
"A priceless true story."
Released 5 years ago in 2021. The Duke is a comedy/drama film. directed by Roger Michell.
Starring Jim Broadbent, Helen Mirren, and Fionn Whitehead
Synopsis
In 1961, a 60-year-old taxi driver 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. What happened next became the stuff of legend.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 23, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (351 votes)
Budget
$11M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Jim Broadbent
as Kempton Bunton
Helen Mirren
as Dorothy Bunton
Fionn Whitehead
as Jackie Bunton
Anna Maxwell Martin
as Mrs. Gowling
Matthew Goode
as Jeremy Hutchinson
Jack Bandeira
as Kenny Bunton
Aimee Kelly
as Irene Boslover
Charlotte Spencer
as Pammy
Heather Craney
as Debbie
Stephen Rashbrook
as Foreman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $11,000,000
Production Companies
- Pathé
- Ingenious Media
- Neon Films
- Screen Yorkshire
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Duke about?
In 1961, a 60-year-old taxi driver 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. ...
Who directed The Duke?
The Duke was directed by Roger Michell.
How long is The Duke?
The Duke has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Duke released?
The Duke was released on July 23, 2021 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Duke?
The main cast of The Duke includes Jim Broadbent, Helen Mirren, Fionn Whitehead, Anna Maxwell Martin, Matthew Goode.
Is The Duke worth watching?
The Duke has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 351 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.