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The Duke at Town Hall Cinemas

The Duke

95 mins | Rated M (Sex scenes & offensive language)

Directed by Roger Michell

Starring Fionn Whitehead, Craig Conway, Aimée Kelly, Jack Bandeira, Jim Broadbent, Helen Mirren


In 1961, Kempton Bunton, a 60 year old taxi driver, stole Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. He sent ransom notes saying that he would return the painting on condition that the government invested more in care for the elderly. What happened next became the stuff of legend. An uplifting true story about a good man who set out to change the world and managed to save his marriage.

WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING

"It's a quirky but stirring tale, beautifully scripted by Richard Bean and Clive Coleman, while director Roger Michell brings the same sureness of comedic touch he applied to the likes of Notting Hill and Venus." -Daily Mail ★★★★★

"Britain hasn't lost the ability to make films like this after all. We've had it stashed in the back of the wardrobe all along."
- Daily Telegraph (UK)

"Bring your mum and your gran (or anyone's gran if yours is not available) preferably to a matinee, and you'll have a delightful time and be home, whistling cheerfully, in time for tea."
- The Playlist

"Throughout everything, Broadbent is astounding, both foolish and infuriating, but also deeply sympathetic."
- Times (UK)
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In 1961, Kempton Bunton, a 60 year old taxi driver, stole Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. He sent ransom notes saying that he would return the painting on condition that the government invested more in care for the elderly. What happened next became the stuff of legend. An uplifting true story about a good man who set out to change the world and managed to save his marriage.

WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING

"It's a quirky but stirring tale, beautifully scripted by Richard Bean and Clive Coleman, while director Roger Michell brings the same sureness of comedic touch he applied to the likes of Notting Hill and Venus." -Daily Mail ★★★★★

"Britain hasn't lost the ability to make films like this after all. We've had it stashed in the back of the wardrobe all along."
- Daily Telegraph (UK)

"Bring your mum and your gran (or anyone's gran if yours is not available) preferably to a matinee, and you'll have a delightful time and be home, whistling cheerfully, in time for tea."
- The Playlist

"Throughout everything, Broadbent is astounding, both foolish and infuriating, but also deeply sympathetic."
- Times (UK)
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The Duke

95 mins | Rated M (Sex scenes & offensive language) | Biography

Directed by Roger Michell | Starring Fionn Whitehead, Craig Conway, Aimée Kelly, Jack Bandeira, Jim Broadbent, Helen Mirren


In 1961, Kempton Bunton, a 60 year old taxi driver, stole Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. He sent ransom notes saying that he would return the painting on condition that the government invested more in care for the elderly. What happened next became the stuff of legend. An uplifting true story about a good man who set out to change the world and managed to save his marriage.

WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING

"It's a quirky but stirring tale, beautifully scripted by Richard Bean and Clive Coleman, while director Roger Michell brings the same sureness of comedic touch he applied to the likes of Notting Hill and Venus." -Daily Mail ★★★★★

"Britain hasn't lost the ability to make films like this after all. We've had it stashed in the back of the wardrobe all along."
- Daily Telegraph (UK)

"Bring your mum and your gran (or anyone's gran if yours is not available) preferably to a matinee, and you'll have a delightful time and be home, whistling cheerfully, in time for tea."
- The Playlist

"Throughout everything, Broadbent is astounding, both foolish and infuriating, but also deeply sympathetic."
- Times (UK)

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