Arthur (1981)

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Starring:
Dudley MooreLiza Minnelli, (more)
Director(s):
Steve Gordon
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Category:
Romance
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The ads for Arthur suggested that this was an obnoxious film about an obnoxious man, an eternally drunken millionaire indulging his every whim. Instead, Arthur (Dudley Moore) is a sweet, somewhat pathetic character whose millions have left him lonely and with no motivation in life. When the film opens, Arthur is on the threshold of an arranged marriage with simpering socialite Susan (Jill Eikenberry), whom he does not love. Everyone expects Arthur to behave himself, but nobody truly cares for his well-being, with the exception of father-figure butler Mr. Hobson (John Gielgud, who won an Oscar for his performance) and blue-collar shoplifter Linda (Liza Minnelli). Arthur would prefer to marry the lowly Linda, but his iron-willed grandmother (Geraldine Fitzgerald) threatens to pull the plug on his huge inheritance if he doesn't honor his position in life and go through with his marriage to Susan. A sequel, Arthur 2: On the Rocks, followed in 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide


Theatrical Feature Running Time:
97 mins

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Director(s):
Steve Gordon
Writer(s):
Steve Gordon
Producer(s):
Robert Greenhut
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Substance Abuse, Profanity, Adult Situations, Questionable for Children)
Categories:
Romance
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Awards:
  • 1981 - Arthur - Golden Globe - Best Picture - Musical or Comedy
  • 1981 - Arthur - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
  • 1981 - Arthur - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Original Song
  • 1981 - Arthur - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Original Song
  • 1981 - Arthur - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Original Song
  • 1981 - Arthur - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Picture - Musical or Comedy
  • 1981 - Arthur - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
  • 1981 - Arthur - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Supporting Actor
  • 1981 - Arthur - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Supporting Actor

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