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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Principal cast & crew: 19
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Edited by Scott ThomasShot by Oliver CurtisScored by Mark ThomasDesigned by Kave Quinn
Also known as
- Bis zum letzten Vorhangde
- Le Rideau finalfr
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19 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Aidan Gillen
as Dave Turner
Adrian Lester
as Jonathan Stitch
Peter O Toole
as JJ Curtis
Iain Rogerson
as Mr. Arkwright
Anna Jaskolka
as Mrs. Arkwright
Jonathan Shaw
as Charlie Arkwright
Claudia Lander Duke
as Arkwright Daughter
Patrick Malahide
as Dr. Colworth
Emily Richards
as Award Presenter
Todd Boyce
as Pete Lanyard
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1Other crew
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