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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

20237.30h 39m

Overview

A rich man learns about a guru who can see without using his eyes. He sets out to master the skill in order to cheat at gambling.

Directed by Wes Anderson
Written by Roald Dahl, Wes Anderson
Produced by Jeremy Dawson, Wes Anderson, Steven M. Rales
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Top Cast

Ralph Fiennes

Ralph Fiennes

Roald Dahl / Policeman

Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch

Henry Sugar / Make-Up Artist

Dev Patel

Dev Patel

Dr. Chatterjee / John Winston

Ben Kingsley

Ben Kingsley

Imdad Khan / Croupier

Richard Ayoade

Richard Ayoade

Dr. Marshall / Yogi

Jarvis Cocker

Jarvis Cocker

Canasta Player / Manor Guest / Friend of Henry Sugar / Casino Entrance Man

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Rebecca Cornford

Canasta Player / Manor Guest / Friend of Henry Sugar / Casino Guest / Hospital Nurse

David Gant

David Gant

Casino Croupier

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Martin Foreman

Casino Guest

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Agatino Trimarchi

Casino Guest

Themes & Keywords

london, englandcard gamecasinobased on novel or bookgamblingcharitytrainingwealthbreaking the fourth wallcalcuttastorytellingstory within the story1930syogi

About The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is a comedy, fantasy, drama film released in 2023 exploring themes of london, england, card game, casino, based on novel or book, gambling, charity. Directed by Wes Anderson, it stars Ralph Fiennes, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel. A rich man learns about a guru who can see without using his eyes. He sets out to master the skill in order to cheat at gambling.

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