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Peter's Friends
- Director: Kenneth Branagh
- Writer: Rita Rudner; Martin Bergmann
- Producer: Martin Bergmann; Kenneth Branagh
CGiii Comment
The mystery of Branagh's directorial success is even more perplexing after seeing this...he is not the greatest actor nor is he a very good director.
This is mildly amusing fare from the fraternity of Oxford glitterati.
Considering when it was made, it tries to pack a powerful punch at the end.
The writers are at fault here - the punch turns out to be more of a condescending slap...that reeks of trite sentimentality.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
Seven friends in an acting troupe graduate from Cambridge University in 1982 and go their separate ways. Ten years later, Peter inherits a large estate from his father, and invites the rest of the gang to spend New Year's holiday with him. Many changes have taken place in the lives of all the friends assembled, but Peter has a secret that will shock them all.
Cast & Characters
Hugh Laurie as Roger Charleston;
Kenneth Branagh as Andrew Benson;
Stephen Fry as Peter Morton;
Alphonsia Emmanuel as Sarah Johnson;
Emma Thompson as Maggie Chester;
Imelda Staunton as Mary Charleston;
Richard Briers as Lord Morton;
Phyllida Law as Vera;
Alex Scott as Paul;
Edward Jewesbury as Mr. Gooch,
Peter's Solicitor;
Hetta Charnley as Carol's fan at Airport;
Rita Rudner as Carol Benson;
Bill Parfitt as Baby Ben Charleston;
Ruby May Musto as Baby Ben Charleston;
Ann Davies as Brenda