Rent Mrs Henderson Presents (2005)
3.3 of 5 from 232 ratings
1h 38min
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- Synopsis:
- London, 1937. Mrs. Laura Henderson (Judi Dench), a woman of wealth and connections, has just buried her beloved husband. And now she's bored. Friends suggest she finds a hobby and to their amazement she buys the Windmill Theatre. Newly appointed manager, Vivian Van Damm (Bob Hoskins), is shocked by the outrageous, provocative and eccentric Mrs. Henderson. When business begins to fail she comes up with a new idea to get the crowds back - put naked girls on stage! But as the bombing of London begins, the government threatens to close the theatre. Mrs. Henderson's fighting spirit is revealed - and so is the secret that drew her to buy the Windmill in the first place.
- Actors:
- Judi Dench, Bob Hoskins, Christopher Guest, Will Young, Kelly Reilly, Thelma Barlow, Anna Brewster, Rosalind Halstead, Sarah Solemani, Natalia Tena, Thomas Allen, Richard Syms, Ralph Nossek, Camille O'Sullivan, Doraly Rosen, Matthew Hart, Tony De La Fou, Dorian Ford, Lloyd Hutchinson, Toby Jones
- Directors:
- Stephen Frears
- Producers:
- Norma Heyman
- Writers:
- David Rose, Kathy Rose, Martin Sherman, Sheila van Damm
- Others:
- Charlize Theron, Sandy Powell, George Fenton
- Aka:
- Mrs. Henderson Presents
- Studio:
- Pathé
- Genres:
- Comedy, Drama
- Collections:
- 2006, Acting Up: British Actresses at the Oscars, Award Winners, CinemaParadiso.co.uk Through Time, The Instant Expert's Guide, The Instant Expert's Guide to Stephen Frears
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Reviews (1) of Mrs Henderson Presents
Run of the mill period drama - Mrs Henderson Presents review by CJ
What can I say, it's a pretty ho-hum run of the mill modern made historical musical drama on how the London Windmill Theatre came into being. Was hoping it would be bit more like a Ken Russell style musical, given the risque subject matter. But no such luck... Boo...
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