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6,8/10
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In einem Heim für Musiker im Ruhestand wird das alljährliche Konzert aus Anlass von Verdis Geburtstag durch die Ankunft von Jean unterbrochen, einer ewigen Diva und Exfrau einer der Bewohner... Alles lesenIn einem Heim für Musiker im Ruhestand wird das alljährliche Konzert aus Anlass von Verdis Geburtstag durch die Ankunft von Jean unterbrochen, einer ewigen Diva und Exfrau einer der Bewohner.In einem Heim für Musiker im Ruhestand wird das alljährliche Konzert aus Anlass von Verdis Geburtstag durch die Ankunft von Jean unterbrochen, einer ewigen Diva und Exfrau einer der Bewohner.
- Auszeichnungen
- 4 Gewinne & 5 Nominierungen insgesamt
Gwyneth Jones
- Anne Langley
- (as Dame Gwyneth Jones)
Ausgewählte Rezension
After years of acting and two Oscars under his belt, Dustin Hoffman finally takes a turn behind the camera in his directorial debut for Quartet.
Based on Ronald Harwood's play of the same name, the film takes place at Beecham House, a home where retired opera singers Cissy (Pauline Collins), Reginald (Tom Courtenay) and Wilf (Billy Connolly) live. Formally part of a quartet, every year the three take part in a concert to celebrate composer Giuseppe Verdi's birthday. But when Jean (Maggie Smith), the fourth member of their group arrives at the seniors' home, things get complicated. As she is the ex-wife of fellow member Reginald, old rivalries, theatrical temperaments and drama evidently ensues and it becomes unclear whether or not the show will go on.
While the film never gets any more drastic than this, it is delightfully charming to see veteran actors Smith, Courtenay, Connolly and Collins strut their stuff. With Smith perfectly playing the slightly narcissistic queen bee of the group, even Michael Gambon makes an appearance as the eccentric lead coordinator of the concert. But as we see Courtenay's Reggie harbour old feelings for his ex-wife and Collins play the lovable confidante Cissy, it's Connolly who steals the show as the hilariously lustful Wilf.
Although there isn't much material to let the actors stretch their acting capabilities, Quartet is a pleasure to watch. Although it pokes fun at old age and shows the fears of becoming a has-been, it's the performances by the film's legendary actors that make Hoffman's endearing tale what it is.
Based on Ronald Harwood's play of the same name, the film takes place at Beecham House, a home where retired opera singers Cissy (Pauline Collins), Reginald (Tom Courtenay) and Wilf (Billy Connolly) live. Formally part of a quartet, every year the three take part in a concert to celebrate composer Giuseppe Verdi's birthday. But when Jean (Maggie Smith), the fourth member of their group arrives at the seniors' home, things get complicated. As she is the ex-wife of fellow member Reginald, old rivalries, theatrical temperaments and drama evidently ensues and it becomes unclear whether or not the show will go on.
While the film never gets any more drastic than this, it is delightfully charming to see veteran actors Smith, Courtenay, Connolly and Collins strut their stuff. With Smith perfectly playing the slightly narcissistic queen bee of the group, even Michael Gambon makes an appearance as the eccentric lead coordinator of the concert. But as we see Courtenay's Reggie harbour old feelings for his ex-wife and Collins play the lovable confidante Cissy, it's Connolly who steals the show as the hilariously lustful Wilf.
Although there isn't much material to let the actors stretch their acting capabilities, Quartet is a pleasure to watch. Although it pokes fun at old age and shows the fears of becoming a has-been, it's the performances by the film's legendary actors that make Hoffman's endearing tale what it is.
- lui-samantha
- 20. Sept. 2012
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Handlung
WUSSTEST DU SCHON:
- PatzerWhile Reggie is playing croquet with Wilf, his pocket handkerchief and shirt buttons suddenly swap sides, indicating a flipped shot.
- Crazy CreditsAs the final credits roll, photos of each of the supporting cast members of retired musicians is shown beside a picture of them during their performing careers.
- VerbindungenFeatured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Folge #21.72 (2013)
- SoundtracksLibiamo ne'lieti calici (Brindisi)
from "La Traviata: Act 1"
Composed by Giuseppe Verdi
Libretto by Francesco Maria Piave
Orchestral arrangement by Carmen Dragon
Performed by Danish Nation Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by James Morgan
Courtesy of The Decca Music Group
By arrangement with Dragon Music Co.
Under license by Universal Music Operations Ltd.
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- Quartett - ewig junge Leidenschaft
- Drehorte
- Hedsor House & Park, Taplow, Buckinghamshire, England, Vereinigtes Königreich(as Beecham House, main location)
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- Budget
- 11.000.000 $ (geschätzt)
- Bruttoertrag in den USA und Kanada
- 18.390.117 $
- Eröffnungswochenende in den USA und in Kanada
- 47.122 $
- 13. Jan. 2013
- Weltweiter Bruttoertrag
- 59.520.298 $
- Laufzeit1 Stunde 38 Minuten
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- Seitenverhältnis
- 2.35 : 1
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