A Chorus of Disapproval

1989Movie⏱️ 1h 32mPG

ComedyDramaMusical

⭐ 5.6

IMDB Rating

1,009 votes

Widower Guy is transferred to an English coastal town, where he joins an amateur operatic society to "meet people" and "have fun".

Director

Michael Winner

Writers

Alan Ayckbourn, Michael Winner

Stars

Jeremy Irons, Anthony Hopkins, Richard Briers

Release Date

November 3, 1989

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

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Reviews

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🎭 Top Cast

Jeremy Irons

as Guy Jones

Anthony Hopkins

as Dafydd Ap Llewellyn

Richard Briers

as Ted Washbrook

Barbara Ferris

as Enid Washbrook

Gareth Hunt

as Ian Hubbard

Lionel Jeffries

as Jarvis Huntley-Pike

Patsy Kensit

as Linda Washbrook

Alexandra Pigg

as Bridget Baines

Prunella Scales

as Hannah Ap Llewellyn

Jenny Seagrove

as Fay Hubbard

💰 Box Office

$216,373

Worldwide Gross

$216,373

Domestic Gross

🎬 Technical Specs

Sound

Mono

Color

Filming Location

6 New Steps, off Foreshore Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK

Production

Curzon Films, Palisades Entertainment Group

🏷️ Keywords

screenplay adapted by authorbackstage dramabehind the scenesstagepassionate kiss

🎯 Categories

ComedyDramaMusical

⭐ Featured Review

Hidden Treasure

by chaucer-1 • 2002-12-22

"Why this movie never got much attention has always been a bit of a mystery to me. Funny, sad and (as another commentator mentioned)absolutely veracious when it comes to the world of of amateur theatricals. Brilliantly written by Alan Ayckbourn, superbly cast and performed this film drew upon the cream of the British acting profession, and it shows. Why on earth Hollywood waited until the superficial Hannibal Lecter to award Anthony Hopkins an Oscar when it had his outstanding performance in Chorus of Disapproval is another of life's mysteries. I never get tired of watching it. For the com..."