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1 screening in 1 city

1 screening in Köln

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The life of British landscape painter J.M.W. Turner, played by Timothy Spall, across the last 25 years of his career.

In September 1826, the British landscape painter J.M.W. Turner returns to England from a trip abroad. Timothy Spall plays Turner, who lives in London with his father, the former barber William Turner Snr (Paul Jesson), and his housekeeper Hannah Danby (Dorothy Atkinson). His father helps him prepare canvases and colours and receives visitors. Turner moves through society as an eccentric, generous and often taciturn man; he travels, paints, stays with the country aristocracy, visits a brothel and is a popular if unruly member of the Royal Academy of Arts. He also forms a close relationship with a seaside landlady, Sophia Booth (Marion Bailey).

Story written by Evenitto from TMDB, Wikipedia and the cinemas' notes

Trailer

Official trailer · TMDBYouTube

Cast and crew

  • Timothy Spallas JMW Turner
  • Dorothy Atkinsonas Hannah Danby
  • Marion Baileyas Sophia Booth
  • Paul Jessonas William Turner Snr
  • Lesley Manvilleas Mary Somerville
  • Martin Savageas Benjamin Robert Haydon
  • Ruth Sheenas Sarah Danby
  • David Horovitchas Dr Price
  • Karl Johnsonas Mr. Booth
  • Peter Wightas Joseph Gillot
  • Joshua McGuireas John Ruskin
  • Stuart McQuarrieas Ruskin's Father

Photos: TMDB

Director
Mike Leigh
Written by
Mike Leigh
Producers
Georgina Lowe
Camera
Dick Pope
Music
Gary Yershon
Editing
Jon Gregory
Countries
France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States
Studios
Film4 Productions, Focus Features, BFI, Diaphana Films, Amusement Park Films, Xofa Productions, France 3 Cinéma, Lipsync Productions, Thin Man Films

Good to know

Running time
2 hours 30 minutes
Language
English

Questions

How long is Mr. Turner?

2 hours 30 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of adverts and trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours 50 minutes.

Where can I see Mr. Turner?

There is 1 screening at 1 cinema in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.

What language is Mr. Turner in?

Mr. Turner is in English. A foreign-language film normally plays dubbed into German; many cinemas also show it in the original version (OV, OmU or OmeU).

Who is in Mr. Turner?

Timothy Spall plays JMW Turner, with Dorothy Atkinson, Marion Bailey, Paul Jesson, Lesley Manville and Martin Savage.

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