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Withnail and I is a 1987 British black comedy film written and directed by Bruce Robinson. Loosely based on Robinson's life in London in the late 1960s, the plot follows two unemployed actors, Withnail and "I" (portrayed by Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann, respectively) who share a flat in Camden Town in 1969.
Two unemployed actors, Withnail and Marwood, go on a disastrous holiday in the countryside, facing rain, hunger, and Uncle Monty's advances. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this classic dark comedy.
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- Comedy, Drama
- Bruce Robinson
- 1987-06-19
May 26, 2020 · After barely making a ripple when it was first released, Withnail and I has come to be seen as one of the best British films ever made. Nicholas Barber explores its appeal.
A British cult classic comedy about two alcoholic actors who go on a disastrous holiday to the countryside. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and see the cast and crew of Withnail and I on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Bruce Robinson
- R
- Richard E. Grant
A classic British comedy about two unemployed actors who go on a disastrous holiday in the country. Watch the uncut version of the film, with special features, trailer, and poster by Ralph Steadman.
- Marwood (“I”)
Mar 25, 2009 · A film about two alcoholic friends who escape to the country cottage of Withnail's uncle, but face disasters and hilarity along the way. Based on the writer-director's own experience, the film features a brilliant performance by Richard E. Grant as the angry and bitter Withnail.
A comedy film about two unemployed actors who go on a disastrous holiday in the countryside with their eccentric uncle. The plot summary provides details of their adventures, misadventures, and conflicts in 1969 London and the Lake District.
