Elsinore (2026)
- Released
- Runtime 1h 44m
- Director Simon Stone
- Genres Drama
Synopsis
The deeply emotional and inspirational true story of Ian Charleson, a gifted actor whose greatest challenge becomes his greatest triumph. Facing his own mortality with unflinching honesty, wit, and grace, Charleson delivers a courageous performance that becomes a source of healing and inspiration for those around him.
Cast
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Andrew Scott
as Ian Charleson
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Olivia Colman
as Margaret Johnson
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Billie Piper
as Patsy
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Johnny Flynn
as Richard Eyre
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Luke Thompson
as Georgie Randall
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David Dawson
as Derek Jarman
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Matthew Beard
as Sean
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Joe Locke
as Nicholas
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Monica Dolan
as Linda
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Georgie Glen
as Jean Charleson
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Sadie Soverall
as Alice
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Adeel Akhtar
as Shahid
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Dickie Beau
as Sister Belladonna
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Kadiff Kirwan
as Sister Frigidity of the Nocturnal Emission
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Juliet Stevenson
as Sylvia
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Peter Mullan
as Jack Charleson
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David Webber
as National Theatre Security Guard
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David Rintoul
as Hamlet's Ghost
Crew
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Simon Stone
Director
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Mike Eley
Director of Photography
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Valerio Bonelli
Editor
- Stefan Gregory Original Music Composer
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Andrew Scott
Producer
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Gabrielle Tana
Producer
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Andrea Occhipinti
Producer
- Pete Shilaimon Producer
- Mickey Liddell Producer
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Stefano Massenzi
Producer
- Carolyn Marks Blackwood Producer
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Stephen Beresford
Screenplay
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