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Mrs Henderson Presents (2005) -- Laura Henderson buys an old London theater and opens it up as the Windmill, a performance hall which goes down in history for, among other things, its all-nude revues.
Mrs Henderson Presents (2005) -- Laura Henderson buys an old London theater and opens it up as the Windmill, a performance hall which goes down in history for, among other things, its all-nude revues.
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Overview

User Rating:
7.1/10   8,298 votes
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Director:
Writers:
David Rose (idea)
Kathy Rose (idea)
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Release Date:
25 November 2005 (Denmark) more
Genre:
Tagline:
Nudity - Variety - High Society more
Plot:
Laura Henderson buys an old London theater and opens it up as the Windmill, a performance hall which goes down in history for, among other things, its all-nude revues. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 24 nominations more
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The Perfect Escape...Cinematic Fun more (164 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Judi Dench ... Mrs. Laura Henderson

Bob Hoskins ... Vivian Van Damm
Will Young ... Bertie

Christopher Guest ... Lord Cromer

Kelly Reilly ... Maureen
Thelma Barlow ... Lady Conway
Anna Brewster ... Doris
Rosalind Halstead ... Frances
Sarah Solemani ... Vera
Natalia Tena ... Peggy
Thomas Allen ... Eric Woodburn (as Sir Thomas Allen)
Richard Syms ... Ambrose
Ralph Nossek ... Leslie Pearkes
Camille O'Sullivan ... Jane
Doraly Rosen ... Maggie
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Mrs Henderson Presents (USA)
Mrs. Henderson Presents (USA)
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MPAA:
Rated R for nudity and brief language.
Runtime:
103 min
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Colour:
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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DTS (US prints) | Dolby Digital
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Honeysuckle Weeks was offered a major role but declined because of the nudity involved. more
Quotes:
Vivian Van Damm: She said it's not your fault. That can only mean one thing...
Laura Henderson: Which is?
Vivian Van Damm: That it is your fault!
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Soundtrack:
Marseillaise more

FAQ

How does it end?
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39 out of 52 people found the following comment useful.
The Perfect Escape...Cinematic Fun, 11 December 2005
8/10
Author: jsemovieman from St. Louis, MO

As the closing feature of the 2005 St. Louis International Film Festival, "Mrs. Henderson Presents" was shown to a nearly full theatre. Coming from the United Kingdom, the film is not a drama nor is it a comedy. "Mrs. Henderson Presents" is best described as a "dramedy" mixed with a musical. Judi Dench dives into her usual role with ease, playing Laura Henderson. As an upper-class widow left with heaps of money, she decides to purchase a theatre, which she names The Windmill. Through the love-hate relationship between Mrs. Henderson and her theatre manager (the terrific Bob Hoskins), they present the most revolutionary program in England: nude women on stage. "Mrs. Henderson Presents," constantly switches from drama to comedy, but is so skillfully directed by Stephen Frears that it maintains a fluid and graceful tone. This is a film that is told through the eyes of its main character, Laura Henderson, so an unrealistic sense of optimism exists. The message lies in the naïve buoyancy Mrs. Henderson grabs from the continuous tragedy and sadness.

Stephen Frear's new film is truly heartbreaking and tragic, but ironically, is incredibly fun. In "Mrs. Henderson Presents," The Windmill Theatre stands tall like a knight in shining armor to the soldiers and crowds of England. It is also a pleasurable escape that certainly deserves more than one visit.

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