THE DUKE [12A] 96 mins – Comedy/Drama/True Life
In 1961, Kempton Bunton, a 60-year-old taxi driver, stole Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. He sent ransom notes saying that he would return the painting on condition that the government invested more in care for the elderly. What happened next became the stuff of legend. An uplifting true story about a good man who set out to change the world and managed to save his marriage.
“It's a beautifully designed film blending newsreel footage to create evocative images of London in the 1960s. Jim Broadbent delivers a spotless performance as the everyman biting back at the system. The Duke proves that some old fashioned ways are still relevant today.” UK Film Review
“It is Broadbent and Mirren who are the beating heart of this delightful film.” Daily Mail
All films are shown upstairs in Pelham Hall (directions) in the bar area. Doors open at 7.15 pm and films start at 7.30 pm prompt. There is a £5 per head entry fee, payable on the door (cash or card). The bar will be open too.
There will be a 15 minute interval when the bar will open for refreshments - drinks, ice cream, etc., part way through.
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