Beau Brummell: This Charming Man

– This BBC historical drama stars James Purefoy as Beau Brummell, the original sharp-dressed dandy of ..

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Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 18 Minutes
Release Year:
2006
Beau Brummell: This Charming Man (2006)

This BBC historical drama stars James Purefoy as Beau Brummell, the original sharp-dressed dandy of 18th-century London. A socialite responsible for inventing the modern suit, Brummell befriends and restyles Prince Regent of Wales.

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UK
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Release Date:

19 Jun 2006

Language:

English

Director:

Philippa Lowthorpe

Writer:

Simon Bent (screenplay), Ian Kelly (biography)

Main Actors:

James Purefoy, Hugh Bonneville, Phil Davis, Elliot Levey

Plot:

George 'Beau' Brummel, a penniless but witty London gentleman, maintains a refined lifestyle with his loyal servant, cook Robinson. Only the friendship of the unpopular Hanoverian heir and Prince Regent, George, Prince of Wales, who acclaims Brummel's fashionable invention, dandy-ism, keeps the creditors from his back, even allows him unconditional credit. Alas a triangle with lady Julia and the equally dubious poet Lord Byron ends up costing him the prince's favor, so his debts come bite him with a vengeance.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10