The Final Curtain
Synopsis
The Final Curtain is a British film from 2002 directed by Patrick Harkins and starring Peter O'Toole. It tells the story of J. J. Curtis, ageing gameshow host played by O'Toole, who hires novelist Jonathan Stitch (Adrian Lester) to pen his biography, in the hope of sealing his immortality in the hearts and minds of the British public. This is made more difficult by his rivalry with fellow gameshow host Dave Turner (Aidan Gillen), and events from his past.
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Peter O'Toole's Lunch is Interrupted
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-22
Top Cast
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Peter O'Toole
JJ Curtis
Aidan Gillen
Dave Turner
Adrian Lester
Jonathan Stitch
Julia Sawalha
Karen Willet
Patrick Malahide
Dr. Colworth
Ian McNeice
Priest
Ralph Brown
Timothy
Mark Williams
Declan Farrell
Dorothy Atkinson
Betty
Malcolm Tierney
Henry Goodman
Zita Sattar
Dominic Cooper
Charles Simon
Sally Dexter
Nick Holder
Martin Savage
Todd Boyce
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Harkins
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hodge
- Original Score
- Mark Thomas
- Original Title
- The Final Curtain
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- DNA Films, Young Crossbow Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Harkins
John Hodge
Mark Thomas
Oliver Curtis
Scott Thomas, Justine Wright
Christopher Young, Drew Jones, Andrew Macdonald
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Harkins
Director
Oliver Curtis
Director of Photography
Christopher Young
Producer
Susannah Buxton
Costume Design
Kave Quinn
Production Design
Scott Thomas
Editor
John Hodge
Writer
Justine Wright
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Final Curtain
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What is The Final Curtain about?
The Final Curtain is a British film from 2002 directed by Patrick Harkins and starring Peter O'Toole. It tells the story of J. J. Curtis, ageing gameshow host played by O'Toole, who hires novelist Jonathan Stitch (Adrian Lester) to pen his biography, in the hope of sealing his immortality in the hearts and minds of the British public. This is made more difficult by his rivalry with fellow gameshow host Dave Turner (Aidan Gillen), and events from his past.
Who directed The Final Curtain?
The Final Curtain was directed by Patrick Harkins.
Who stars in The Final Curtain?
The principal cast of The Final Curtain includes Peter O'Toole, Aidan Gillen, Adrian Lester, Julia Sawalha, Patrick Malahide.
When was The Final Curtain released and how long is it?
The Final Curtain was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Final Curtain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Final Curtain was composed by Mark Thomas.