Why it may be worth watching
- The Actor combines Drama and Mystery elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes André Holland, Gemma Chan, May Calamawy.
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The Actor
An unforgettable cinematic odyssey.
Paul Cole finds himself stranded in a mysterious small town with no memory of who he is or how he got here. As bits and pieces of his past slowly emerge, he attempts to find his way home, but time is slippery, appearances can't be trusted, and it's unclear which of his identities is real.
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Cast
André HollandPaul Cole
Gemma ChanEdna
May CalamawyMay / Benny's Girl / Mattie / Rita / Karen / Lady
Tracey UllmanMrs. Malloy / Helen / Deerville Woman
Toby JonesLieutenant Murray / Artie Bellman / Cabbie / Arnold
Simon McBurneyDoctor Croft / Doctor Edgarton
Joe ColeNick / Director
Tanya ReynoldsJudy / Set Dresser / Hailey / Clerk / Frances
Olwen FouéréJudge / Old Lady / Neighbor / Wardrobe Woman / Old Man
Edward HoggHotel Clerk / Bartender / Makeup Artist
Youssef KerkourBlack Jack / Ed / Defense Attorney / Dock Worker
Asim ChaudhryLittle Jack / Fred / Herbie / Dock Worker
Fabien Frankel
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Best suited to viewers looking for Drama, Mystery, Thriller.
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based on novel or bookohio1950s
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