STAN & OLLIE (PG)

WHO’S IN IT?

Steve Coogan (Philomena), John C. Reilly (Step Brothers), Shirley Henderson (Filth), Nina Arianda (Florence Foster Jenkins), Danny Huston (Wonder Woman), Rufus Jones (The Ghoul), Susy Kane (Resurrecting Bill)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Jon S. Baird (Filth), director; Jeff Pope (Philomena), writer; Faye Ward (Suffragette), producer; Rolfe Kent (Downsizing), composer; Laurie Rose (Free Fire), cinematographer; Úna Ní Dhonghaíle (King Kennedy) and Billy Sneddon (In The Loop), editors

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

In 1953, iconic comedy duo Stan Laurel (Coogan) and Oliver Hardy (Reilly) embark on a UK stage tour of their greatest hits, but their old quarrels threaten to derail their strong friendship…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly are perfect casting as comedic legends Laurel & Hardy, who both give excellent performances in this sweet and funny look at their later years.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 11TH JANUARY 2019

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