15 Sep 1999
American Beauty
Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation with his daughter's attractive friend.
The Entertainer
As the applause grew fainter … As the spotlight grew dimmer … His women were younger!
Archie Rice, an old-time British vaudeville performer sinking into final defeat, schemes to stay in show business.
Top Billed Cast
Laurence Olivier Archie Rice
Brenda De Banzie Phoebe Rice
Roger Livesey Billy Rice
Joan Plowright Jean Rice
Alan Bates Frank Rice
Daniel Massey Graham
Albert Finney Mick Rice
Shirley Anne Field Tina Lapford
Thora Hird Mrs. Ada Lapford
Miriam Karlin Renée Baxter
Geoffrey Toone Harold Hubbard
MacDonald Hobley McDonald Hobley (as McDonald Hobley)
Anthony Oliver Interviewer
Max Bacon Charlie Klein
George Doonan Eddie Trimmer
James Culliford Cobber Carson
Gilbert Davis Brother Bill
Charles Gray Columnist
Gwen Nelson Lady at Pub
Hope Jackman Morecambe Mother
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