Arthur (1981)
Director: Steve Gordon
Movie review
From Time Out Film Guide
Overrated one-joke comedy which indulges Moore's perpetual drunk act as his wastrel playboy attempts to mend his ways in order to get his hands on an inheritance and a blushing bride. Some of the lines are funny, but how can one applaud a movie which relies so heavily on the novelty value of Gielgud as a bitter butler pronouncing profanities in a posh accent?Author: GA
Cast & crew
Director: Steve Gordon
Producer: Robert Greenhut
Cast: Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli, John Gielgud, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Jill Eikenberry full cast
Genre(s): Comedy
Duration: 97 mins
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