The Actors

May 16 2003 R 1h 31m
Comedy, Crime

During the run of a particularly awful interpretation of Richard III, the star, Anthony O'Malley, begins to frequent a rough pub to develop his character. He meets Barreller who he discovers owes someone he's never met a considerable sum of money. Seeing an opportunity to make some fast money, O'Malley convinces hapless extra, Tom, to meet Barreller as the debt collector.

Plot

Two failed actors decide to pull a con on a local gangster by pretending to be the people to whom he owes money.

Written by

Neil Jordan, Conor McPherson

Directed by

Conor McPherson

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Film Four, Company of Wolves

Languages

English

Awards

4 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
2,057
Average Rating
5.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA