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The Leading Man is a 1996 British romantic drama film directed by John Duigan. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 1996 but was not released in the United States until March 1998. The film is set in London in the winter.
With Jon Bon Jovi, Anna Galiena, Lambert Wilson, Thandiwe Newton. A successful playwright falls in love with his new actress Hilary (Thandie Newton) and, in an attempt to leave his wife Elena (Anna Galiena) without incident, recruits a handsome Hollywood actor (Jon Bon Jovi) to seduce her.
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- Drama, Romance, Thriller
- John Duigan
- 1998-03-06
The Leading Man Trailer 1996Director: John DuiganStarring: Jon Bon Jovi, Anna Galiena, Lambert Wilson, , , Official Content From BMGMovie, The Leading Man...
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Mar 6, 1998 · Overview. Successful playwright Felix Webb has a new play, 'The Hit Man', in rehearsal. Directed by his old friend Humphrey, it is already being hailed as a masterpiece; but Felix can't enjoy his success.
A playwright falls in love with an actress and hires a Hollywood actor to seduce his wife. But the seduction backfires and leads to a tragic outcome.
The Leading Man. 1996 · 1 hr 41 min. R. Drama · Romance · Thriller. Life goes off-script when an actress starring in a successful London playwright's masterpiece and love life gets seduced by an American movie star. Subtitles: English. Starring: Jon Bon Jovi Thandiwe Newton Lambert Wilson Anna Galiena. Directed by: John Duigan.
In "The Leading Man," a playwright’s passion for his stunning new star, Hilary, sparks a web of deception as he enlists dashing actor Jon Bon Jovi to win her affections, all while juggling his crumbling marriage to Elena. Love, betrayal, and ambition collide.
