‘Quartet’ features one excellent supporting performance

With over 70 acting credits under his belt, according to IMDB, Dustin Hoffman makes his directorial debut with “Quartet”, opening in theaters nationwide from Alliance Films Jan 15. The story of a retirement home for musicians and the reluctant star moving in that changes everything has been adapted for the screen by Ronald Harwood from his own stage play. So has all the films that Dustin Hoffman appeared in prepared him to step behind the camera?

Quartet Review

Starring: Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay,Billy Connolly, Pauline Collins, Sheridan Smith and Michael Gambon

Written by Ronald Harwood

Beecham House for retired musicians is buzzing ever since the rumors have started circling that the home is soon to play host to a new resident, and word is it’s a major star. (more…)

January 22, 2013 | Categories: Reviews, Theatrical | Tags: Billy Connolly, Dustin Hoffman, Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Pauline Collins, Quartet, Ronald Harwood, Sheridan Smith, Tom Courtenay | 1 Comment