THE DUKE
THE DUKE is the true story of Kempton Bunton, a 60-year old taxi driver, who stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first (and remains the only) theft in the Gallery’s history.
Kempton sent ransom notes saying that he would return the painting on condition that the government invested more in care for the elderly - he had long campaigned for pensioners to receive free television. What happened next became the stuff of legend.
Only 50 years later did the full story emerge - Kempton had spun a web of lies. The only truth was that he was a good man, determined to change the world and save his marriage - how and why he used the Duke to achieve that is a wonderfully uplifting tale.
THE DUKE in cinemas March 31, 2022
Official Selection: Venice Film Festival 2020
Official Selection: Telluride Film Festival 2021
Official Selection: British Film Festival 2021
Feedback/Comments
Helen Mirren at her best.
Entertaining and enjoyable but at times I found the accents a little difficult to understand. Outstanding performance yet again by Dame Helen Mirren.
Great!
Excellent film loved it
Charming and heartwarming.
Loved it - dry humour - lots of fun
Very enjoyable movie, thank-you
Funny movie
Great and exicting
Wonderfully delightful! Loved the performances.
Funny and enjoyable movie. Highly recommend
Brilliant. Very funny and touching film.
What an interesting story! Wonderful story about fighting for what you believe in. Great on-screen dynamic between the two main actors.
Great actors and great story.
A light hearted and charming story - a wonderful example of truth being stranger than fiction!
Incredible true story. Told with British aplomb. Heartwarming conclusion.
A great feel good movie, based on true events. Fabulous actors. Great story line with witty and funny lines. Recommended.
Really entertaining. A great film and Helen Mirren is a standout as usual.