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The Leading Man

Indecent. Immoral. Irresistible. It's the role he was born to play.
Dec 12, 1996 · 1h 40m
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PLOT

A successful playwright's plan to leave his wife for his mistress – who is also one of the stars of his new play – is complicated by the arrival of a charismatic Hollywood star.

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CAST

Jon Bon Jovi
Robin Grange
Anna Galiena
Elena Webb
Lambert Wilson
Felix Webb
Thandiwe Newton
Hilary Rule
Barry Humphries
Humphrey Beal
David Warner
Tod
Patricia Hodge
Delvene
Diana Quick
Susan
Directed by John Duigan

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
J&M Entertainment, BMG Independents
Country
GB, US

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