“The untold story of the world's greatest comedy act.”
With their golden era long behind them, comedy duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy embark on a variety hall tour of Britain and Ireland. Despite the pressures of a hectic schedule, and with the support of their wives Lucille and Ida – a formidable double act in their own right – the pair's love of performing, as well as for each other, endures as they secure their place in the hearts of their adoring public
Steve Coogan
Stanley "Stan" Laurel
John C. Reilly
Oliver "Ollie" Hardy
Shirley Henderson
Lucille Hardy
Nina Arianda
Ida Kitaeva Laurel
Rufus Jones
Bernard Delfont
Danny Huston
Hal Roach
Joseph Balderrama
James W. Horne
John Henshaw
Nobby Cook
Keith MacPherson
James Finlayson
Richard Cant
Harry Langdon
Stan & Ollie is a comedy, drama film released in 2018 exploring themes of london, england, heart attack, male friendship, comedian, biography, based on true story. Directed by Jon S. Baird, it stars Steve Coogan, John C. Reilly, Shirley Henderson. With their golden era long behind them, comedy duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy embark on a variety hall tour of Britain and Ireland. Despite the pressures of a hectic schedule, and with the support of their wives Lucille and Ida – a formidable double act in their own right – the pair's love of performing, as well as for each other, endures as they secure their place in the hearts of their adoring public
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