I caught this film on telly one night as the only reason this film jumped out at me originally was because Will Young is in it, as I think he has a great voice and after winning pop Idol he deserves it, he makes an appealing debut as Bertie the male lead on stage.
This film is based on a true story.
This film is based in World War II; Mrs Henderson is played by Dame Judi Dench, who after her husband passes away buys The Windmill Theatre along with the help of Mr Vivian Van Dam played by Bob Hoskins whom becomes her business partner.
The Germans are bombing London, but the roar of the Windmill is all that can be heard as Mrs Henderson gives the soldiers going to war something they will never forget. Mrs Henderson then seeks permission for the girls to go on stage naked with little covering their modesty, which in this time was ...
Advantages: Interesting story, good acting Disadvantages: Not everyones idea of a good film
Despite not knowing the first thing about anything theatrical the recently widowed and very wealthy Mrs Henderson purchases an old run down theatre in London's West End and appoints Vivian Van Damm as the manager.
This is a film based on true events and it is a film that always intrigued me enough to want to watch it. The other evening I finally got the chance.
Mrs Laura Henderson, played by Dame Judi Dench is a 70 year old widow who on losing her husband has just returned back to England from India. She ponders what to do with her life, confiding in her best friend Lady Conway, played by Thelma Barlow, who informs her that wealthy older women in 1930's London can have a lot of fun and she suggests that she buys herself a few things. Whilst Lady Conway might have had jewellery and such in mind for her friend's purchases it is ...
Advantages: Cheap, Great Entertainment Disadvantages: Not HD, No Rocky 6 Included
Overview
This box set is called Rocky Anthology which is one of my favourite film franchises. It is also one of the biggest films of Sylvester Stallon's career. This box set includes Rocky 1-5 however does not contain Rocky 6 which is the final film in the franchise, so if you want the whole collection I suggest you do not get this box set and go for "Rocky - The Complete Saga" box set which contains all Six films. Sylvester Stalone is both writer and star of all 6 Rocky films.
Cast
Sylvester Stallone (Rocky Balboa) Rocky started off as a loan shark at the same time he was a small time boxer. As a loan shark he was asked to do things he did not enjoy but carried on because he needed the money. He is also a southpaw which means he is a left hander boxer. He is also known as the Italian Stallion which is used as his ...
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