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Florence Foster Jenkins

- Every voice deserves to be heard.

The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress, who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice.

Release Date : 2016-05-06

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : BBC FilmQwerty FilmsPathé

Production Country : United KingdomUnited States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Meryl Streep

Character Name : Florence Foster Jenkins

Original Name : Meryl Streep

Gender : Female

Hugh Grant

Character Name : St. Clair Bayfield

Original Name : Hugh Grant

Gender : Male

Simon Helberg

Character Name : Cosmé McMoon

Original Name : Simon Helberg

Gender : Male

Rebecca Ferguson

Character Name : Kathleen Weatherley

Original Name : Rebecca Ferguson

Gender : Female

Nina Arianda

Character Name : Agnes Stark

Original Name : Nina Arianda

Gender : Female

Stanley Townsend

Character Name : Phineas Stark

Original Name : Stanley Townsend

Gender : Male

Allan Corduner

Character Name : John Totten

Original Name : Allan Corduner

Gender : Male

Christian McKay

Character Name : Earl Wilson

Original Name : Christian McKay

Gender : Male

David Haig

Character Name : Carlo Edwards

Original Name : David Haig

Gender : Male

John Sessions

Character Name : Dr. Hermann

Original Name : John Sessions

Gender : Male

Brid Brennan

Character Name : Kitty

Original Name : Brid Brennan

Gender : Female

John Kavanagh

Character Name : Arturo Toscanini

Original Name : John Kavanagh

Gender : Male

Pat Starr

Character Name : Mrs. Vanderbilt

Original Name : Pat Starr

Gender : Female

Maggie Steed

Character Name : Mrs. James O'Flaherty

Original Name : Maggie Steed

Gender : Female

Thelma Barlow

Character Name : Mrs. Oscar Garmunder

Original Name : Thelma Barlow

Gender : Female

Liza Ross

Character Name : Mrs. EE Patterson

Original Name : Liza Ross

Gender : Female

Paola Dionisotti

Character Name : Baroness Le Feyre

Original Name : Paola Dionisotti

Gender : Female

Rhoda Lewis

Character Name : Mrs. Patsy Snow

Original Name : Rhoda Lewis

Gender : Female

Aida Garifullina

Character Name : Lily Pons

Original Name : Aida Garifullina

Gender : Female

David Mills

Character Name : Augustus Corbin

Original Name : David Mills

Gender : Male

David Menkin

Character Name : Carlton Smith

Original Name : David Menkin

Gender : Male

Sid Phoenix

Character Name : Corporal Jones

Original Name : Sid Phoenix

Gender : Male

Tunji Kasim

Character Name : Private Smith

Original Name : Tunji Kasim

Gender : Male

Carl Davis

Character Name : Orlando Adams

Original Name : Carl Davis

Gender : Male

Lloyd Hutchinson

Character Name : Microphone Engineer

Original Name : Lloyd Hutchinson

Gender : Male

Richard Kilgour

Character Name : Elevator Operator

Original Name : Richard Kilgour

Gender : Male

Jonathan Plowright

Character Name : Ernest Ziegler

Original Name : Jonathan Plowright

Gender : Male

Josh O'Connor

Character Name : Donaghy

Original Name : Josh O'Connor

Gender : Male

Brian Fisher

Character Name : Finkler

Original Name : Brian Fisher

Gender : Male

Stefan Bednarczyk

Character Name : Stephen Foster

Original Name : Stefan Bednarczyk

Gender : Male

Nathan Osgood

Character Name : Stagehand

Original Name : Nathan Osgood

Gender : Male

Caolan Byrne

Character Name : Stagehand 2

Original Name : Caolan Byrne

Gender : Male

John Guerrasio

Character Name : Newspaper Vendor

Original Name : John Guerrasio

Gender : Male

Ewan Stewart

Character Name : Colonel

Original Name : Ewan Stewart

Gender : Male

Greg Lockett

Character Name : Chuck

Original Name : Greg Lockett

Gender : Male

Cameron Cuffe

Character Name : Gino

Original Name : Cameron Cuffe

Gender : Male

Georgina Morton

Character Name : Pearl

Original Name : Georgina Morton

Gender : Male

James Sobol Kelly

Character Name : Edgar (Diner)

Original Name : James Sobol Kelly

Gender : Male

Dar Dash

Character Name : Antonio

Original Name : Dar Dash

Gender : Male

Grant Gillespie

Character Name : Brooklyn Man

Original Name : Grant Gillespie

Gender : Male

Nat Luurtsema

Character Name : Tallulah Bankhead

Original Name : Nat Luurtsema

Gender : Male

Philip Rosch

Character Name : Archie the Doorman

Original Name : Philip Rosch

Gender : Male

Elliot Levey

Character Name : Edgar Booth Cunningham, Jr.

Original Name : Elliot Levey

Gender : Male

Danny Mahoney

Character Name : Clifford B. Thornton III

Original Name : Danny Mahoney

Gender : Male

Simon Markson

Character Name : Piano Tuner

Original Name : Simon Markson

Gender : Male

Mark Arnold

Character Name : Cole Porter

Original Name : Mark Arnold

Gender : Male

Adele Smyth-Kennedy

Character Name : Wag Woman

Original Name : Adele Smyth-Kennedy

Gender : Male

Jenny Hawkins

Character Name : Florence's Dresser

Original Name : Jenny Hawkins

Gender : Female

Hallam Rice-Edwards

Character Name : Corbin's Gang

Original Name : Hallam Rice-Edwards

Gender : Male

Victory Maburutse

Character Name : Corbin's Gang

Original Name : Victory Maburutse

Gender : Male

Rosy Benjamin

Character Name : Corbin's Gang

Original Name : Rosy Benjamin

Gender : Female

Oliver King

Character Name : Corbin's Gang

Original Name : Oliver King

Gender : Male

James Wallace

Character Name : Corbin's Gang

Original Name : James Wallace

Gender : Male

Charles Streeter

Character Name : Corbin's Gang

Original Name : Charles Streeter

Gender : Male

Andrew Sloane

Character Name : Corbin's Gang

Original Name : Andrew Sloane

Gender : Male

Madeleine Knight

Character Name : Corbin's Gang

Original Name : Madeleine Knight

Gender : Female

Stephanie Lane

Character Name : Corbin's Gang

Original Name : Stephanie Lane

Gender : Male

Philip Gascoyne

Character Name : New York Journalist (uncredited)

Original Name : Philip Gascoyne

Gender : Male

Reviews

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Reno

@Rangan

2024-05-16

**Nothing is greater than to have a supportive life partner by side.** I follow closely what films are announced and what are getting released. Sometimes its common that some films comes out without my knowledge, particularly non-Hollywood English language films. This British film was about a wealthy couple from the New York, especially the husband who tries his best to fulfill his seriously ill wife's dream to be an opera singer. The problem is she's not any good. Not just him, but everybody who is close to them and once laughed at her, try to understand them and give their support. But not all the occasion seems to remain the same. So on one such a big event, the disaster strikes and how it affects the couple is the rest of the tale to disclose. A very surprising film. I thought it was just a comedy like it brings small smiles on our face, but I laughed out loud on many occasions. This is definitely a right time, because I felt like it was a music and cinematic version of the American presidential candidate Don Trump. Yep, there not much difference, but still this film is some way inspiring, not Trump. It says you must never give up on your dream. As much as you laugh watching it, as much you realise how hard chasing a dream to be if one is very passionate about something, but does not have the talent to reach the height. The message is very similar to the film 'Eddie the Eagle'. Do you think everybody got talent in the world, so I believe you should watch this and you will know why I'm telling you to watch it. When I read about the film's storyline, I thought it was so silly. But when I learnt it is a biographical film, that interested me to have a look at it. It is truly an unbelievable film, in a sense of humour and overall a good way. The couple was rich, so they could do anything they want just like what Donald Trump believes. But both the things are not the same, especially this one is more about the real life struggle against the odds. In some parts, it gets more emotional and I loved that final line said by the wife. It's always, the participation that counts, not how you fared it. Oh my god, another Oscars nominee is almost certain for the record holder Meryl Streep. Hugh Grant was equally amazing and this is one of the best of him I have seen, particularly in the recent times. One of the best main roles for Simon Helberg, he was not next best after the Streep and Grant. I still feel this film is underrated. The director of 'Phenomena' was very good at handling the stuff for the film to get its best shape. I think this is one of this year's must see film and surely recommend it to all. _8/10_

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Filipe Manuel Neto

@FilipeManuelNeto

2022-10-25

**One of the best and most elegant comedies I've seen in recent times. Bravo! Bravíssimo!** There aren't enough adjectives for someone like Florence Foster Jenkins. On the one hand, it's beautiful to see someone who doggedly pursues the dream of a lifetime. On the other hand, the technical incapacity of this well-meaning and friendly lady for the task to which she so wanted to dedicate herself is quite evident. She didn't know how to sing, she didn't really care about it, and she wouldn't allow anyone to try to advise her against. As she said before she died, no one can say she didn't sing. I don't know exactly if the film was faithful to the real Foster Jenkins… I don't know her life and her historical figure that well. However, I want to believe so. The movie is truly funny, and the script is delicious. This movie had everything to not be very interesting, but it turned out to be a little gem and one of the funniest family comedies I've seen in a long time. Interestingly, it never addresses an issue, which is Florence's poor health, greatly affected by the syphilis she contracted from her husband, from whom she soon separated, and which she never treated properly. The dialogues were very well written and deserve to be listened to carefully. But what makes this film truly precious is the extraordinary performance by Merryl Streep. I have no doubt that it must have been difficult for the actress, who has good vocal qualities, to sing so badly, but she is deeply committed and gives Florence Foster Jenkins an unusual and extremely pleasant sweetness. In fact, Streep even seems to have fun with this job and her character. Hugh Grant, back in the movies after a break in his career, is also in good shape and does a good job. A further note for the good support work by Simon Helberg, Rebecca Ferguson and David Haig. Technically, the film relies heavily on the adequate and historically accurate recreation of the entire historical period in question. I really liked the cars, the sets and the costumes, particularly those designed for Streep. The cinematography is good but understated, and the effects do their job without distracting us from the humor, witty and elegant. Alexandre Desplat writes a very competent soundtrack, but the film would not work well without the priceless and hilarious performances of Streep and Helberg, in singing and piano, recreating as far as possible some of the still existing recordings of the true “diva of din”, the which can be heard over the end credits, where some authentic recordings were used.