The Leading Man
“Indecent. Immoral. Irresistible. It's the role he was born to play.”
Synopsis
A successful playwright's plan to leave his wife for his mistress – who is also one of the stars of his new play – is complicated by the arrival of a charismatic Hollywood star.
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Jon Bon Jovi
Robin Grange
Anna Galiena
Elena Webb
Lambert Wilson
Felix Webb
Thandiwe Newton
Hilary Rule
Barry Humphries
Humphrey Beal
David Warner
Tod
Patricia Hodge
Delvene
Diana Quick
Susan
Harriet Walter
Liz Flett
Nicole Kidman
Academy Awards Presenter
Tam Dean Burn
Henry
Claire Cox
Serena
Kevin McKidd
Ant
Victoria Smurfit
Annabel
Laura Austin-Little
Miranda Webb
Danny Worters
Danny Webb
Camilla Ohlsson
Jessie Webb
Geoffrey Freshwater
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Duigan
- Screenplay & Story
- Virginia Duigan
- Original Score
- Edward Shearmur
- Original Title
- The Leading Man
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- J&M Entertainment, BMG Independents
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Duigan
Virginia Duigan
Edward Shearmur
Jean-François Robin
Humphrey Dixon
Julia Palau, Bertil Ohlsson, Paul Raphael, Michael Ryan
Department Leadership Roster
John Duigan
Director
Virginia Duigan
Writer
Bertil Ohlsson
Producer
Paul Raphael
Producer
Edward Shearmur
Original Music Composer
Jean-François Robin
Director of Photography
Humphrey Dixon
Editor
Caroline Hanania
Production Design
Rachael Fleming
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 The Leading Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Leading Man about?
A successful playwright's plan to leave his wife for his mistress – who is also one of the stars of his new play – is complicated by the arrival of a charismatic Hollywood star.
Who directed The Leading Man?
The Leading Man was directed by John Duigan.
Who stars in The Leading Man?
The principal cast of The Leading Man includes Jon Bon Jovi, Anna Galiena, Lambert Wilson, Thandiwe Newton, Barry Humphries.
When was The Leading Man released and how long is it?
The Leading Man was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Leading Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Leading Man was composed by Edward Shearmur.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Leading Man?
The Leading Man holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).