#119: ROBINSON, Bruce: Withnail and I (1986)
ROBINSON, Bruce (United Kingdom)
Withnail and I [1986]
Spine #119
DVD
OOP
DVD
OOP
London. The 60s. Two unemployed actors — acerbic, elegantly wasted Withnail (Richard E. Grant) and the anxiety-ridden "I" (Paul McGann) — drown their frustration in booze, pills, and lighter fluid. When Withnail's Uncle Monty (Richard Griffiths) offers his cottage, they escape the squalor of their flat for a week in the country. They soon realize they've gone on holiday by mistake when their wits -- and friendship -- are sorely tested by violent downpours, less-than-hospitable locals, and empty cupboards. An intelligent, superby acted, and hilarious film, The Criterion Collection is proud to present Bruce Robinson's semi-autobiographical cult favorite in its complete and uncut version.
108 minutes
Color
Color
Monaural
1:85:1 aspect ratio
Criterion Release 2001
Director/Writer
Bruce Robinson was 40 when he wrote and directed Withnail and I.
Other Robinson films in the Collection:
#120: How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1988)
The Film
Other Robinson films in the Collection:
#120: How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1988)
The Film
The Extras
The Booklet
Six-page wraparound featuring an essay by Robinson.
Commentary
None.
Withnail & Us
A 1999 documentary on the film.
Pre-production photos
Pre-production photos
By Ralph Steadman.
Poster
Poster
Comments
Post a Comment