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The Majestic

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on BBC Two England

Jim Carrey and Martin Landau star in this Capra-esque comedy drama from Shawshank Redemption director Frank Darabont.

Hollywood, 1951: Peter Appleton is a scriptwriter who has just received his first screen credit. But when he's investigated by FBI agents who claim he has Communist sympathies, his world quickly falls apart. Then an accident gives him a chance of a new life. Review page 54.
(2001, PG) Film Highlights: page 51

Contributors

Director:
Frank Darabont
Peter Appleton/Luke Trimble:
Jim Carrey
Harry Trimble:
Martin Landau
Adele Stanton:
Laurie Holden
Doc Stanton:
David Ogden Stiers
Stan Keller:
James Whitmore
Ernie Cole:
Jeffrey Demunn
Kevin Bannerman:
Ron Rifkin
Majority Counsel Clyde:
Bob Balaban
Congressman Doyle:
Hal Holbrook
Sheriff Coleman:
Brent Briscoe
Leo Kubelsky:
Allen Garfield
Studio executive:
Garry Marshall
Studio executive:
Paul Mazursky
Studio executive:
Sydney Pollack
Studio executive:
Carl Reiner
Studio executive:
Rob Reiner
Luke's letter:
Matt Damon
Source: Radio Times

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