Venus

"She's a real work of art."

Maurice is an aging veteran actor who becomes taken with Jessie, the grandniece of his closest friend. When Maurice tries to soften the petulant and provincial young girl with the benefit of his wisdom and London culture, their give-and-take surprises both Maurice and Jessie as they discover what they don't know about themselves.

Director: Roger Michell

Cast

Peter O'Toole

Maurice

Leslie Phillips

Ian

Jodie Whittaker

Jessie

Vanessa Redgrave

Valerie

Richard Griffiths

Donald

Cathryn Bradshaw

Jillian

B

Beatrice Savoretti

Waitress

Philip Fox

Doctor