Its a bit of a stiff, this exstage play transposed to a sunny villa somewhere in art movie land. Based on a stage play, that good night draws inspiration from and makes frequent reference to the work of dylan thomas. This enthralling film is a wonderful tribute to the late john hurt. Ralph, a oncefamous screenwriter and film director, is in his seventies and terminally ill. That good night stars iconic multiaward winner, john hurt the elephant man, midnight express in his last leading role as ralph, a oncefamous screenwriter in.
He plays ralph, a once famous writer who is terminally ill and wants to be reconciled with his longabandoned son michael. London variety has been given exclusive access to the firstlook images of that good night, starring john hurt and charles dance. This film shows dublin, ireland at its grimiest, grubbiest, and cheesiest. May 11, 2016 you wouldnt guess it from looking at the outside space john hurt is sitting in above, but the shoot for his latest film, that good night was a temperamental one, with the portuguese weather. Part i 1981 because he had just gotten through doing two seriously. Although all too obviously based on a play by n j crisp, it is a good film, but hurt elevates it into something special. John hurt charles dance you wouldnt guess it from looking at the outside space john hurt is sitting in above, but the shoot for his latest film, that good night was a. John hurt, charles dance, sofia helin, max brown, erin richards that good night has an obvious added poignancy as the final feature made by john hurt. That good night project update april 2016 red rock. That good night, john hurt s last leading role to come to the uk. Adaptation of john le carres cold war thriller about a recently retired spy oldman redrafted to investigate the truth behind fears that mi6 has been infiltrated by a soviet double agent. That good night is built around the very last lead performance of john hurt. Review that good night gives john hurt a poignant final role. John hurt gives an immense performance without exaggeration or stereotyping.
John hurt drama that good night gets uk deal exclusive. John hurt, in full sir john vincent hurt, born january 22, 1940, chesterfield, derbyshire, englanddied january 25, 2017, cromer, norfolk, british actor known for his insightful and sensitive portrayals of damaged or eccentric characters. An aging screenwriter learns that he is terminally ill and. The story follows an aged and selfdeprecating screenwriter as he finds out he has a terminal illness. That good night is a lightweight drama populated mostly by characters too wealthy and privileged to be of much interest. Apr 06, 2008 another friend, an artist, invited a few people back to his flat after a night out, only to find that one of them was john hurt. A slightly disappointing swansong, it is nevertheless poignant for the parallel with his life. I t isnt always superficial fan talk to say that a single performance can elevate a bad film. That good night, which derives its name from the famous dylan thomas poem, follows ralph played by hurt, a famed screenwriter coming to terms with his impending death. Inspiring and provoking without ever resorting to violence or extreme language, as is so often the case.
Impish, unsentimental and as generous as julie andrews in hurt s last film, that good night, he played a screenwriter with a terminal illness. John hurts turn as a famed screenwriter, happily retired. That good night stars award winner, john hurt in his last leading role as ralph, a oncefamous film director in his seventies. London charles dance, whose credits include the imitation game and game of thrones, has joined john hurt in the cast of the movie that good night, variety can exclusively reveal. That good night, john hurts last leading role to come to. Charles dance joins john hurt in that good night exclusive. Hurts first film was the wild and the willing 1962, but his first major role was as richard rich in a man for all seasons 1966. Sadly, hes the best thing in this oversentimental drama about a gruff writers final days in pictureperfect portugal. However, john hurts final leading performance showcases exactly the level of restrained, subtle gravitas that we have grown to expect over the course of his legendary career. Gsp studios today announced the film adaptation of the late n. That good night stars iconic multiaward winner, john hurt the. That good night an audience will have a more involving experience watching that good night going in knowing that this was the last film of legendary actor john hurt.
Do not go gentle into that good night trebuchet magazine. Crisps renowned 1996 stage play of the same name, that good night, which has begun principal photography with renowned british talent and bafta award winner john hurt alien, midnight express, the elephant man, nineteen eightyfour and tinker tailor soldier spy taking the lead alongside sofia helin. John hurt s turn as a famed screenwriter, happily retired in a portuguese villa and dealing with his imminent death, in that good night truly lifts up the film. That good night is based on a stage play and hurt plays ralph a once great screenwriter now living in spain but unbeknown to his wife, terminally ill. John hurt is lovely in his final performance, though it is almost unbearable to watch a dying man play a dying man. The late john hurt, in his final lead performance, stars in eric styles play adaptation that good night, premiering in competition at the edinburgh film festival. John hurt transcends the material in his final film. This creaky, sentimental drama might have passed gently into the televisual ether were it not that it granted the late sir john hurt his final. This creaky, sentimental drama might have passed gently into the televisual ether were it not that it granted the late sir john hurt. The veteran actors last cinematic role was in that good night, in which he played a terminally ill. Apr 24, 2018 that good night stars iconic multiaward winner, john hurt the elephant man, midnight express in his last leading role as ralph, a oncefamous screenwriter in his seventies who has two missions. Gsp studios, the production company behind the feature film adaptation of the nj crisp play that good night, today announced the end of principal photography following a 31day shoot, with the unveiling of the first official film still, featuring john hurt. John hurt s final foray in the portuguese algarve is a sundrenched, sweet reflection on family dynamics and the road towards, in dylan thomas words, that good night. That good night is a 2017 british drama film directed by eric styles and starring john hurt.
British feature film that good night shot by dop richard stoddard premieres at the edinburgh international film festival directed by eric styles and shot entirely on location in the algarve, portugal, this is one of john hurt s final film roles. Apr 06, 2016 the film will shoot for five weeks on the algarve coastline of portugal. Jan 28, 2017 media caption sir john completed his last film, that good night, in 2016. First look at john hurt in his final leading role in that. As was recently announced, that good night also stars the veteran british actor charles dance, in the role of the elusive visitor. An aging screenwriter learns that he is terminally ill and seeks to put his life in order before bringing it to an end at a time of his own choosing. May 11, 2018 sometimes cosmic misfortune is a film s good luck. That good night perfect poignancy from john hurt financial times. Hes already started work on what will be his last book but wants to reconcile with his son, michael. He played timothy evans, who was hanged for murders committed by his landlord john christie, in 10 rillington place 1971, earning him his first bafta nomination for best supporting actor.
Its characters fit within a particular literary milieu. He is on typically commanding form as an elderly writer coming to terms with his impending death and seeking to make amends for past sins. Ralph john hurt, a oncefamous screenwriter and film director, is in his seventies and terminally ill. Starring john hurt, sofia helin, max brown, erin richards, and charles dance. That good night, in which he played a terminally ill writer. But then our two protagonists end up on the simplon orient express, in the last days of its full opulence. Hurt plays famed screenwriter ralph, terminally ill in his seventies. On paper, its the perfect final film for john hurt. This is down to the legendary actors talent, and, unfortunately, due to the bittersweet parallels between fiction and reality. Another friend, an artist, invited a few people back to his flat after a night out, only to find that one of them was john hurt. John hurt filmography, movie list, tv shows and acting career. That good night begins production with john hurt live. John hurt final roles in movies set for release this year.
The film, which is produced by gsp studios and just. John hurt is attached to star in bittersweet drama that good night, in which he plays a oncefamous screenwriter facing death. In hurts last film, that good night, he played a screenwriter with a terminal illness. Hurt gets nearly all of the best lines and hogs most of the closeups too. Sir john hurt, 77, died on wednesday after a long battle with pancreatic cancer he was making four films, set for release this year, including that good night hurt.
John hurt s final screen performance is humorous and delicate, but isnt enough to save this drab drama. John hurt filmography including movies from released projects, in theatres, in production and upcoming films. Jul 11, 2017 the late john hurt, in his final lead performance, stars in eric styles play adaptation that good night, premiering in competition at the edinburgh film festival. Jan 27, 2017 john hurt full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
That good night begins production with john hurt live for film. John hurt didnt exactly look like john hurt in that film. John hurt plays his last leading screen role in that good night. Mar 19, 2018 in his final leading role, the late john hurt is in fine, grouchy form as ralph maitland, a oncefamous screenwriter and film director, who is in his seventies, terminally ill and struggling to. Spaceballs john hurt 1987 aria the actor segment i pagliacci 1987. It is also notable for being hurts final film, although damascus cover filmed earlier was released later. That good night john hurts final performance is one that is so rivetingly powerful and honest that it can only be combined with a film and story that truly match. John hurt, charles dance, sofia helin, max brown, erin richards, tiago aldeia, sonita henry, noah jupe, eloise juryeff, kjersti.
Part i 1981 because he had just gotten through doing two seriously dramatic films and said that he wanted to have fun and do a comedy. That good night john hurts final performance is one that is so rivetingly powerful and honest that it can only be combined with a film and story that truly match his own personal character. Hurt, whose father was an anglican minister, grew up in northern england. Watched it three times already and found extra little nuances every time always a sign of a good, rewatchable film. Production algarve have been involved in the preproduction of our new film, starring john hurt, that good night. Gsp studios international is also handling worldwide sales. Apr 06, 2016 that good night adds gotham s erin richards, the bridges sofia helin. B ased on the nj crisp stage play of the same title, that good night stars the late john hurt in what came to be his final leading role.
That good night set for release in may, featuring john hurt s last leading role. Gsp studios, the production company behind the feature film adaptation of the nj crisp play that good night, today announced the end of principal photography following a 31day shoot, with the unveiling of the first official film still, featuring john hurt ralph, a oncefamous screenwriter, is in his seventies and terminally ill. May 10, 2016 london variety has been given exclusive access to the firstlook images of that good night, starring john hurt and charles dance. When john hurt passed away in january 2017, he left a gaping hole in cinema. Impish, unsentimental and as generous as julie andrews in hurts last film, that good night, he played a screenwriter with a terminal illness. John hurt, charles dance, sofia helin, max brown, erin richards that good night has an obvious added poignancy as the final feature made by john hurt one of. Hurt plays ralph maitland, a terminally ill writer trying to makes amends with his longsuffering wife sofia helin and estranged son max brown. Trafalgar releasing has acquired the uk rights to drama that good night, the last film to feature the late john hurt in a lead role the portugalset drama will play at the 27th dinard british. Jan 28, 2017 sir john hurt, 77, died on wednesday after a long battle with pancreatic cancer he was making four films, set for release this year, including that good night hurt, who was diagnosed 2015, plays. That good night is notable for featuring the last major screen role of the late sir john hurt. That good night adds gothams erin richards, the bridges. Here, director eric styles recalls the actors good humour despite his own diagnosis john hurt had a constant companion on the set of that good night. May 11, 2018 that good night is john hurts final film.
At the time of his death he had completed filming two yettobereleased films. That good night set for release in may, featuring john. At 76 years of age actor john hurt is still going strong having just completed,that good night, following a 31day shoot, with the unveiling of the first official film photo as seen here. John hurt to play screenwriter in gsps that good night. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Hurt and dance share a wonderful rapport and one cant help but wish that good night had been a twohander. That good night adds gotham s erin richards, the bridges sofia helin.
It is also notable for being hurt s final film, although damascus cover filmed earlier was released later. Directed by eric styles, it is a modest affair, elevated by hurt s commitment to the role. That good nights first image has john hurt in it film. May 06, 2016 london charles dance, whose credits include the imitation game and game of thrones, has joined john hurt in the cast of the movie that good night, variety can exclusively reveal. Hurt, a prolific and brilliant actor, battled his own terminal disease, while his character is a celebrated writer facing his own death, working on what he knows is. An interesting vehicle for the always interesting john hurt, with a very beautiful costar. However, john hurt s final leading performance showcases exactly the level of restrained, subtle gravitas that we have grown to expect over the course of his legendary career. Filmed after his own cancer diagnosis in 2015, the story of a dying. John hurt celebrity profile check out the latest john hurt photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. May 09, 2018 john hurts turn as a famed screenwriter, happily retired in a portuguese villa and dealing with his imminent death, in that good night truly lifts up the film. Gary oldman, colin firth, tom hardy, john hurt, toby jones, mark strong, benedict cumberbatch, ciaran hinds.
In his final leading role, the late john hurt is in fine, grouchy form as ralph maitland, a oncefamous screenwriter and film director, who is in his seventies, terminally ill and struggling to. First look at john hurt in that good night movies empire. It isnt always superficial fan talk to say that a single performance can elevate a bad film. That good night edinburgh international film festival.
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