The Horse's Mouth
1958·Movie·
·1h 35min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
Smart Alec ... Sheer madness and all Guinness! The man's a genius ...
Gulley Jimson is a boorish aging artist recently released from prison. A swindler in search of his next art project, he hunkers down in the penthouse of would-be patrons the Beeders while they go on an extended vacation; he paints a mural on their wall, pawns their valuables and, along with the sculptor Abel, inadvertently smashes a large hole in their floor. Jimson's next project is an even larger wall in an abandoned church.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersFreedom Vs. ControlThe Human ConditionOvercoming PrejudiceIsolation
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersBetrayal Of TrustSelf-Destructive BehaviorCreative StrugglesArtistic PassionCriminal ActivitiesUnconventional Living Situations
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- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Ronald Neame, Arthur Ibbetson, Colin M. Brewer
Written by:
Alec Guinness
Produced by:
Ronald Neame, Albert Fennell, John Bryan
Composed by:
Kenneth V. Jones
Cast
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