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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.
- £1.1 million
- Paul Heller
- 1 January 1987 (United Kingdom)
Jun 19, 1987 · Two unemployed actors escape to the countryside for a holiday, but face rain, hunger and a creepy uncle. IMDb provides cast, crew, reviews, trivia, awards and more for this classic British film.
- Bruce Robinson
- 252
- 2 min
May 26, 2020 · 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 made. Nicholas Barber explores its appeal.
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.
Two out-of-work actors -- the anxious, luckless Marwood (Paul McGann) and his acerbic, alcoholic friend, Withnail (Richard E. Grant) -- spend their days drifting between their...
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- Bruce Robinson
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- Richard E. Grant
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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.
A comedy film about two unemployed actors who go on a disastrous holiday in the countryside with their eccentric uncle. The plot summary provides details of their adventures, misadventures, and conflicts in 1969 London and the Lake District.
