Arthur

1981, PG, 97 min. Directed by Steve Gordon. Starring John Gielgud, Liza Minnelli, Dudley Moore.

REVIEWED By Marjorie Baumgarten, Mon., July 8, 2002

Dudley Moore stars as a spoiled millionaire caught between his inheritance and his love for lowly waitress Minnelli. Classic performances are delivered by all involved, Gielgud even won an Oscar in this old-timey screwball comedy.

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Arthur, Steve Gordon, John Gielgud, Liza Minnelli, Dudley Moore

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