The Leading Man(1996)
Indecent. Immoral. Irresistible. It's the role he was born to play.
The Leading Man Synopsis
A successful playwright's plan to leave his wife for his mistress – who is also one of the stars of his new play – is complicated by the arrival of a charismatic Hollywood star.
The Leading Man (1996) is a thriller film directed by John Duigan, released on December 12, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Jon Bon Jovi, Anna Galiena, Lambert Wilson and Thandiwe Newton. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- John Duigan
- Writers:
- Virginia Duigan
- Producers:
- Bertil Ohlsson, Paul Raphael
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-François Robin
- Composer:
- Edward Shearmur
- Production:
- J&M Entertainment, BMG Independents
- Status:
- Released
The Leading Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jon Bon Jovi
as Robin Grange
Anna Galiena
as Elena Webb
Lambert Wilson
as Felix Webb
Thandiwe Newton
as Hilary Rule
Barry Humphries
as Humphrey Beal
David Warner
as Tod
Patricia Hodge
as Delvene
Diana Quick
as Susan
Harriet Walter
as Liz Flett
Nicole Kidman
as Academy Awards Presenter
Tam Dean Burn
as Henry
Claire Cox
as Serena
Key crew
Directed by John Duigan, written by Virginia Duigan, produced by Bertil Ohlsson and Paul Raphael.
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The Leading Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 25 ratings.
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The Leading Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Leading Man online?
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The Leading Man (1996) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Leading Man?
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The main cast of The Leading Man (1996) includes Jon Bon Jovi, Anna Galiena, Lambert Wilson, Thandiwe Newton and Barry Humphries. The film was directed by John Duigan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Leading Man released?
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The Leading Man was released on December 12, 1996 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Leading Man worth watching?
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The Leading Man (1996) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.