Tall Tales: The Ireland of Orson Welles

October. 17,2021      
Rating:
9
Trailer Synopsis Cast

The story of famous actor and director Orson Welles is told through his two visits to the Republic of Ireland; first in his youth as a promising young actor and finally in later years as a washed up icon of the silver screen.

Orson Welles as  Self
James Joyce as  Self
Hilton Edwards as  Self

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Linbeymusol
2021/10/17

Wonderful character development!

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Steineded
2021/10/18

How sad is this?

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Zandra
2021/10/19

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

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Guillelmina
2021/10/20

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

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