The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
A wealthy man learns of a guru reputed to perceive without the aid of his eyes. He undertakes to master this extraordinary ability, with the aim of cheating at gambling.
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Adam Somner
Martin Scali
Jennifer Furches
Wes Anderson
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Manuel São Bento
MORE SPOILER-FREE MINI-REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/mini-reviews-2023-edition "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is such a fun, delightful, brilliant palate cleanser to watch during any festival. Wes Anderson’s unique style works phenomenally well with short runtimes. 39 minutes of quirky yet intriguing entertainment." Rating: A-
Alunauwie
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, adapted from Roald Dahl’s 1977 short story, presents a simple yet layered narrative in a theatrical and visually striking way. Delivered like a grand stage play, the film blends storytelling and performance, offering multiple character perspectives through rich narration and stylized set designs. Though its fast pacing may challenge non-native English speakers, the film remains engaging, with well-developed characters and a compelling internal conflict at its core. Stunning visuals, sharp transitions, and dynamic acting make this a must-watch for fans of unique cinematic storytelling. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
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The directors of The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar are Adam Somner, Martin Scali, Jennifer Furches, and Wes Anderson.
The cast of The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar includes Ben Kingsley as Imdad Khan / Croupier, Ralph Fiennes as Roald Dahl / Policeman, Benedict Cumberbatch as Henry Sugar / Make-Up Artist, Richard Ayoade as Dr. Marshall / Yogi, David Gant as Casino Croupier, Jarvis Cocker as Canasta Player / Manor Guest / Friend of Henry Sugar / Casino Entrance Man, Dev Patel as Dr. Chatterjee / John Winston, Martin Foreman as Casino Guest, Agatino Trimarchi as Casino Guest, Christopher J. Long as Casino Guest, Richard Sisson as Casino Guest, Josephine Bygrave as Casino Guest, and more.
The duration of The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is 39 mins.
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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar was released on 20 Sep 2023.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is listed under Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, and Drama on Fanbiz.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar has 2 reviews on Fanziz, with an average rating of 8.5/10. One reviewer wrote: "MORE SPOILER-FREE MINI-REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/mini-reviews-2023-edition "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is such a fun, delightful, brilliant p..."
