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The Critic

2024-09-13 · 101 min · ★ 5.8

Thriller · Crime · Drama · Mystery

Jimmy Erskine is the most feared theatre critic of the age. He lives as flamboyantly as he writes and takes pleasure in savagely taking down any actor who fails to meet his standards. When the owner of the Daily Chronicle dies, and his son takes over, Jimmy quickly finds himself at odds with his new boss and his position under threat. In an attempt to preserve the power and influence he holds so sacred, Jimmy strikes a Faustian pact with a struggling actress, entangling them and the boss in a thrilling but deadly web of desire, blackmail, and betrayal.

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Directors
Anand Tucker
Production companies
BK Studios, Seven Stories, Greenwich Entertainment
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 824,517

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Ian McKellenIan McKellenJimmy Erskine
Gemma ArtertonGemma ArtertonNina Land
Mark StrongMark StrongDavid Brooke
Lesley ManvilleLesley ManvilleAnnabel Land
Ben BarnesBen BarnesStephen Wyley
Romola GaraiRomola GaraiCora Wyley
Alfred EnochAlfred EnochTom Tunner
Ron CookRon CookHugh Morris
Claire SkinnerClaire SkinnerMary Brooke
Matthew CottleMatthew CottleGraham Meadows
Beau GadsdonBeau GadsdonFreya
Nikesh PatelNikesh PatelFerdy Harwood
Rebecca GethingsRebecca GethingsJoan
Éva MagyarÉva MagyarDolly Langdon
Jay SimpsonJay SimpsonSlyfield
Jacob James BeswickJacob James BeswickRobbie
Nicholas BishopNicholas BishopRichard Pugh
Albie MarberLennie
Debra GillettMrs. Keefe
Jake NeadsFlamineo

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