Set in Edwardian England where upper lips are always stiff and men from the Colonies are not entirely to be trusted, Fisk Senior has little time or affection for his son, but when the pair visit an eccentric Indian, they start a strange journey that eventually allows the old man to find his heart.
Dean Spanley (2008) is a comedy and drama film directed by Toa Fraser, released on December 12, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Jeremy Northam, Sam Neill, Bryan Brown and Peter O'Toole. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 68 ratings.
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Jeremy Northam
as Fisk Junior / Narrator (voice)
Sam Neill
as Dean Spanley
Bryan Brown
as Wrather
Peter O'Toole
as Fisk Senior
Judy Parfitt
as Mr. Brimley
Art Malik
as Swami Nala Prash
Ramon Tikaram
as Nawab of Ranjiput
Xavier Horan
as Harrington Fisk
Barbara Wilshere
as 1st Lady
Angela Clerkin
as 2nd Lady
Dudley Sutton
as Marriot
Shaughan Seymour
as Wine Shop Proprietor
Directed by Toa Fraser, written by Lord Dunsany and Alan Sharp, produced by Alan Harris and Matthew Metcalfe.
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 68 ratings.
This is one of those films that I recommend to everyone who love movies and great acting. It was little seen upon its release which is a shame because it has some of the most sublime and subtle acting as well as a moving and at times hilarious screenplay. Set in Edwardian England, we meet Fisk senior, an elderly gentleman looked after by his son, Fisk Junior, and house keeper, Mrs Brimley. Fisk senior has withdrawn…
Reviewed on January 24, 2018
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The main cast of Dean Spanley (2008) includes Jeremy Northam, Sam Neill, Bryan Brown, Peter O'Toole and Judy Parfitt. The film was directed by Toa Fraser. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Dean Spanley was released on December 12, 2008 and runs for 1h 40m.
Dean Spanley (2008) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 68 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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