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1958 Certificate PG
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In Ronald Neame's film of Joyce Cary's classic novel, Alec Guinness transforms himself into one of cinema's most indelible comic figures: the somewhat vulgar but dedicated painter in search of his artistic vision, Gulley Jimson. As the ill-behaved Jimson searches for a perfect canvas, he determines to let nothing come between .. Read more

Starring Sir Alec Guinness, Sir John Mills, Susannah York, Dennis Price
Director Ronald Neame, D.A. Pennebaker
Genres Comedy

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The Horses Mouth

In Ronald Neame's film of Joyce Cary's classic novel, Alec Guinness transforms himself into one of cinema's most indelible comic figures: the somewhat vulgar but dedicated painter in search of his artistic vision, Gulley Jimson. As the ill-behaved Jimson searches for a perfect canvas, he determines to let nothing come between himself and the realization of his exalted vision. A perceptive examination of the struggle of artistic creation, The Horse's Mouth is also Neame's comic masterpiece.

Starring Sir Alec Guinness, Sir John Mills, Susannah York, Dennis Price, Kay Walsh, John Fraser
Director Ronald Neame, D.A. Pennebaker
Studio EUREKA ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 1 hr 35 mins
Certificate Certificate PG
Genres Comedy
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: 20 Oct 2008
Production year: 1958
Format DVD

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    Rated - 4 stars

    Never look a gift horse in the mouth

    Because you might discover that you have found something that you never bargained for.

    This movie from 1958 is unique. Is it a comedy ? In parts maybe. Is it a drame ? in parts maybe. Is it art ? Well that depends upon your point of view.

    My frame of focus for this movie is my interest in the retro period of the 1960's. I can relate to the Bohemian lifestyle of Jimpson and his apparent manic and bizarre behaviour. I can also relate to his mischievous and borderline criminal behaviour. Artists did behave like that, and probably still do on another more well financed plain.

    The film is of its time therefore. To anticipate what is in store, think Orton meets Hancock. Revel in Alec Guiness's wonderful acting and enjoy the music score based on Lt Kije Suite by Prokoviev.

      • David Carver from Glasgow
      • Posted 26 Nov 2008 19:42

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      • In Ronald Neame's film of Joyce Cary's classic novel, Alec Guinness transforms himself into one of cinema's most indelible comic figures: the somewhat vulgar but dedicated painter in search of his ...