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The Leading Man

The Leading Man

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The Leading Man

The Leading Man

1996

1h 40m

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Released

Release

1996

Runtime

1h 40m

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Storyline

"Indecent. Immoral. Irresistible. It's the role he was born to play."

A successful playwright's plan to leave his wife for his mistress – who is also one of the stars of his new play – is complicated by the arrival of a charismatic Hollywood star.

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Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 40m
: Dec 12, 1996
Languages: English
Director: John Duigan
Production: J&M Entertainment
J&M Entertainment
BMG Independents
BMG Independents
Production Countries: United Kingdom

Top Cast

22 Cast Members

Jon Bon Jovi

Jon Bon Jovi

Robin Grange

Anna Galiena

Anna Galiena

Elena Webb

Lambert Wilson

Lambert Wilson

Felix Webb

Thandiwe Newton

Thandiwe Newton

Hilary Rule

Barry Humphries

Barry Humphries

Humphrey Beal

David Warner

David Warner

Tod

Patricia Hodge

Patricia Hodge

Delvene

Diana Quick

Diana Quick

Susan

Harriet Walter

Harriet Walter

Liz Flett

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman

Academy Awards Presenter

Tam Dean Burn

Tam Dean Burn

Henry

Claire Cox

Claire Cox

Serena

Kevin McKidd

Kevin McKidd

Ant

Victoria Smurfit

Victoria Smurfit

Annabel

Laura Austin-Little

Miranda Webb

Danny Worters

Danny Webb

Camilla Ohlsson

Jessie Webb

Geoffrey Freshwater

Attendant

Neve McIntosh

Neve McIntosh

Cashier

Ginny Holder

Ginny Holder

Georgina

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