What About Dick?
““Oscar Wilde on acid,” “like Downton Abbey and almost as funny,” “like E.M Forster on steroids” and “a cross between a budgerigar and an accountant.””
Synopsis
The movie begins with the birth of a sex toy invented in Shagistan in 1898 by Deepak Rushdie Obi Ben Kingsley, and tells the story of the subsequent decline of the British Empire as seen through the eyes of a Piano. The Piano narrates the tale of Dick; his two cousins: Emma, an emotionally stunted English girl; her kleptomaniac sister Helena and their dipsomaniac Aunt Maggie who all live together in a large, rambling, Edwardian novel. When the Reverend Whoopsie discovers a piano on a beach, a plot is set afoot that can be solved only by a private Dick, the incomprehensible Scottish sleuth Inspector McGuffin, who with the aid of Sergeant Ken Russell finally reveals the identity of the Houndsditch Mutilator.
Top Cast
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Suzy Eddie Izzard
Deepak Rushdie Obi Ben Kingsley
Eric Idle
The Piano
Russell Brand
Dick
Jane Leeves
Emma
Sophie Winkleman
Helena
Tracey Ullman
Aunt Maggie
Tim Curry
Reverend Whoopsie
Billy Connolly
Inspector McGuffin
Jim Piddock
Sergeant Ken Russell
John Du Prez
Tony Palermo
Gene Black
Bernie Dresel
Mike Valerio
Kelleia Sheerin
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Idle, Aubrey Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Idle, John Du Prez
- Original Score
- John Du Prez
- Original Title
- What About Dick?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Idle, Aubrey Powell
Eric Idle, John Du Prez
John Du Prez
Dane McMaster
Benny Trickett
John Goldstone
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Idle
Director
John Goldstone
Producer
Aubrey Powell
Director
Eric Idle
Writer
Benny Trickett
Editor
John Du Prez
Original Music Composer
Dane McMaster
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is What About Dick? about?
The movie begins with the birth of a sex toy invented in Shagistan in 1898 by Deepak Rushdie Obi Ben Kingsley, and tells the story of the subsequent decline of the British Empire as seen through the eyes of a Piano. The Piano narrates the tale of Dick; his two cousins: Emma, an emotionally stunted English girl; her kleptomaniac sister Helena and their dipsomaniac Aunt Maggie who all live together in a large, rambling, Edwardian novel. When the Reverend Whoopsie discovers a piano on a beach, a plot is set afoot that can be solved only by a private Dick, the incomprehensible Scottish sleuth Inspector McGuffin, who with the aid of Sergeant Ken Russell finally reveals the identity of the Houndsditch Mutilator.
Who directed What About Dick??
What About Dick? was directed by Eric Idle, Aubrey Powell.
Who stars in What About Dick??
The principal cast of What About Dick? includes Suzy Eddie Izzard, Eric Idle, Russell Brand, Jane Leeves, Sophie Winkleman.
When was What About Dick? released and how long is it?
What About Dick? was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for What About Dick??
The original motion picture soundtrack for What About Dick? was composed by John Du Prez.