Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore (2005)
In 1963, flamboyant, eccentric English theatre critic Kenneth Tynan is made 'literary manager' of London's National Theatre. His views on censorship (can't stand it) and sexuality (as much of it onstage as possible) set him on a collision course with the NT's Chair, Sir Oliver Lyttelton. Demoted after becoming the first person to drop the F-bomb on British TV, Tynan struggles to stage his 'erotic entertainment' "Oh Calcutta" in the face of opposition from friends, family and colleagues, and in spite of his own deteriorating health.
Director: Chris Durlacher
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: March 2, 2005
Cast
- Rob Brydon - Kenneth Tynan
- Michael Cochrane - Lord Lyttleton
- Lisa Eichhorn - Mary McCarthy
- Julian Sands - Laurence Olivier
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Chris Durlacher
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore about?
- In 1963, flamboyant, eccentric English theatre critic Kenneth Tynan is made 'literary manager' of London's National Theatre. His views on censorship (can't stand it) and sexuality (as much of it onstage as possible) set him on a collision course with the NT's Chair, Sir Oliver Lyttelton. Demoted after becoming the first person to drop the F-bomb on British TV, Tynan struggles to stage his 'erotic entertainment' "Oh Calcutta" in the face of opposition from friends, family and colleagues, and in spite of his own deteriorating health.
- Who directed Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore?
- Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore was directed by Chris Durlacher.
- Who stars in Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore?
- Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore stars Rob Brydon, Michael Cochrane, Lisa Eichhorn, Julian Sands.
- How long is Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore?
- Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore?
- Kenneth Tynan: In Praise of Hardcore is a Drama film.