Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore
Synopsis
In 1963, flamboyant, eccentric English theatre critic Kenneth Tynan is made 'literary manager' of London's National Theatre. His views on censorship (can't stand it) and sexuality (as much of it onstage as possible) set him on a collision course with the NT's Chair, Sir Oliver Lyttelton. Demoted after becoming the first person to drop the F-bomb on British TV, Tynan struggles to stage his 'erotic entertainment' "Oh Calcutta" in the face of opposition from friends, family and colleagues, and in spite of his own deteriorating health.
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- Director
- Chris Durlacher
- Original Title
- Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
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What is Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore about?
In 1963, flamboyant, eccentric English theatre critic Kenneth Tynan is made 'literary manager' of London's National Theatre. His views on censorship (can't stand it) and sexuality (as much of it onstage as possible) set him on a collision course with the NT's Chair, Sir Oliver Lyttelton. Demoted after becoming the first person to drop the F-bomb on British TV, Tynan struggles to stage his 'erotic entertainment' "Oh Calcutta" in the face of opposition from friends, family and colleagues, and in spite of his own deteriorating health.
Who directed Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore?
Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore was directed by Chris Durlacher.
Who stars in Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore?
The principal cast of Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore includes Rob Brydon, Michael Cochrane, Lisa Eichhorn, Julian Sands.
When was Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore released and how long is it?
Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.