Arthur is a 30-year-old child who will inherit $750 million if he complies with his family's demands and marries the woman of their choosing.
Acting
Dudley Moore's drunk physicality is masterclass chaos.
Acting
John Gielgud's dry wit earned him an Oscar.
Writing
One-liners so sharp they'll leave marks.
Director
Steve Gordon
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Dudley Moore was third choice after Alec Guinness and David Niven turned down Hobson; John Gielgud initially refused, calling the script 'too vulgar.'
The 2011 remake with Russell Brand tanked so hard it killed the franchise — proof that Moore's fragile vulnerability, not the premise, made this work.
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