Rent Butley (1974)
3.6 of 5 from 58 ratings
2h 4min
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- Synopsis:
The American Film Theatre Collection is an exceptional series of feature films based on some of the most celebrated plays of the 20th Century. Brainchild of Hollywood producer Ely Landau, the aim was to combine the excitement of live theatre with the accessibility and visual possibilities of film. Featuring towering performances, outstanding direction and exceptional writing, this collection is a superb archive of contemporary drama masterfully transferred to the silver screen and largely unseen for 30 years. Butley tells the story of a day in the life of university don Ben Butley (Alan Bates). Unfortunately for him, it is the day on which his life falls apart. Ben is a man full of energy he doesn't know what to do with. He's lost a grip on what gives his life purpose, he's not sure that teaching is of any use or that he's even meant to be a teacher anymore... and he's feasting off the dregs of his relationships. - Actors:
- Alan Bates, Jessica Tandy, Richard O'Callaghan, Georgina Hale, Michael Byrne, Susan Engel, Simon Rouse, Oliver Maguire, Darien Angadi, Colin Haigh, Lindsay Ingram, Patti Love, Belinda Low, Derrick O'Connor, John Savident, Susan Wooldridge
- Directors:
- Harold Pinter
- Writers:
- Simon Gray
- Studio:
- InD
- Genres:
- Drama, Lesbian & Gay
- Collections:
- A World of Difference: A History of Gay Cinema, Drama Films & TV
