
The Lady in the Van(2015)
The true story of the relationship between Alan Bennett and the singular Miss Shepherd, a woman of uncertain origins who ‘temporarily’ parked her van in Bennett’s London driveway and proceeded to live there for 15 years.


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.

Ralph Fiennes
Roald Dahl / Policeman

Benedict Cumberbatch
Henry Sugar / Make-Up Artist

Dev Patel
Dr. Chatterjee / John Winston

Ben Kingsley
Imdad Khan / Croupier

Richard Ayoade
Dr. Marshall / Yogi

Jarvis Cocker
Canasta Player / Manor Guest / Friend of Henry Sugar / Casino Entrance Man
Rebecca Cornford
Canasta Player / Manor Guest / Friend of Henry Sugar / Casino Guest / Hospital Nurse

David Gant
Casino Croupier
Martin Foreman
Casino Guest
Agatino Trimarchi
Casino Guest
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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