Movie

A Bunch of Amateurs

★ 5.7/10 · 21 votes 2008 1h 36m Released

Comedy

Jefferson Steel, a washed-up Hollywood action star, is desperate to revive his flagging career. When his sleazy agent signs him up for what he believes is a high-profile Royal Shakespeare Company production of King Lear at Stratford upon Avon, Steel thinks he has finally landed the plum role he has been waiting for. However, he soon discovers that he has been tricked into joining an amateur dramatics group for a charity production.

Cast

Burt Reynolds Jefferson Steel Derek Jacobi Nigel Dewberry Samantha Bond Dorothy Nettle Imelda Staunton Mary Alexandra Weaver Girl on Motorbike Michael Wildman Mr. Darcy