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Withnail and I is a 1987 British black comedy film written and directed by Bruce Robinson. Loosely based on Robinson's life in London in the late 1960s, the plot follows two unemployed actors, Withnail and "I" (portrayed by Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann , respectively) who share a flat in Camden Town in 1969.
Jun 19, 1987 · Two unemployed actors go on a disastrous holiday in the countryside in 1969. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this classic film.
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- 1987-06-19
A comedy about two unemployed actors who go on a disastrous holiday in the countryside. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer and find out where to stream the film on Max.
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May 26, 2020 · 26 May 2020. By Nicholas Barber,Features correspondent. Alamy. After barely making a ripple when it was first released, Withnail and I has come to be seen as one of the best British films ever...
Mar 25, 2009 · A classic British comedy about two alcoholic friends who escape to the country cottage of Withnail's uncle. Roger Ebert praises the film's dialogue, performances and depiction of drunkenness.
A classic British comedy about two unemployed actors who go on a disastrous holiday in the country. Watch the uncut version of the film, with commentary, documentary, and more features.
Sep 10, 2023 · Learn about the origins, production and legacy of the 1987 British film Withnail and I, starring Richard E Grant and Paul McGann as two alcoholic actors. The film, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, was produced by George Harrison and ignored by critics, but became a cult hit over time.
