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Cast
Louis Maskell
as Grinpayne
Julian Bleach
as Barkilphedro
Sean Kingsley
as Ursus / King Clarence
Gloria Onitiri
as Duchess Josiana
Audrey Brisson-Jutras
as Dea
Ewan Black
as Osric the Freak-Wrangler of Stokes Croft / Hazlitt Trelaw
Stuart Angell
as Mojo Head / Archbishop Kupsak
Stuart Neal
as Lord David Dirry-Moir
Patrycja Kujawska
as Queen Angelica
Gloria Obianyo
as Lady Trelaw / Quake
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2020
Runtime2h 31m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama, Music
Votes1
DirectorTom Morris
WritersCarl Grose
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Grinning Man
About The Grinning Man
A strange new act has arrived at the fairground. Who is Grinpayne and how did he get his hideous smile? Helped by an old man, a lone wolf and a blind girl, his story must be told. The epic tale of an abandoned child with a terrible secret. A disfigured youth who is desperate to hide and a sightless girl who longs to be discovered. Let the darkness seduce you.
Directed by Tom Morris, The Grinning Man leans on a strong ensemble — Louis Maskell, Julian Bleach, Sean Kingsley — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2020.
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