Venus
“She's a real work of art.”
Synopsis
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.
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Venus - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-15
Top Cast
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Peter O'Toole
Maurice
Leslie Phillips
Ian
Jodie Whittaker
Jessie
Vanessa Redgrave
Valerie
Richard Griffiths
Donald
Cathryn Bradshaw
Jillian
Beatrice Savoretti
Waitress
Philip Fox
Doctor
Lolita Chakrabarti
Health Centre Nurse
Carolina Giammetta
Health Centre Nurse
Kellie Shirley
Royal Court Actress
Ashley Madekwe
Royal Court Actress
Ony Uhiara
Royal Court Actress
Joanna Croll
Hospital Drama Family
Liam McKenna
Hospital Drama Family
Meg Wynn Owen
Hospital Drama Family
Sam Spruell
Hospital Director
Tom Brooke
Hospital Runner
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 2, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 22, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Michell
- Screenplay & Story
- Hanif Kureishi
- Original Title
- Venus
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Film4 Productions, UK Film Council, Free Range Films, The Works
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Michell
Hanif Kureishi
Haris Zambarloukos
Nicolas Gaster
Scott Rudin, Charles Moore, Miles Ketley, Kevin Loader, Tessa Ross
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Michell
Director
Haris Zambarloukos
Director of Photography
Nicolas Gaster
Editor
John Paul Kelly
Production Design
Hanif Kureishi
Screenplay
Kevin Loader
Producer
Natalie Ward
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Venus
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What is Venus about?
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.
Who directed Venus?
Venus was directed by Roger Michell.
Who stars in Venus?
The principal cast of Venus includes Peter O'Toole, Leslie Phillips, Jodie Whittaker, Vanessa Redgrave, Richard Griffiths.
When was Venus released and how long is it?
Venus was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Venus?
Venus holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).