TV Guide: Online Video Guide Venus

Venus: Trailer A

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:29:54 -0500

Maurice (Peter O'Toole), an elderly actor who finds himself attracted to his friend's niece Jessie (Jodie Whittaker). Maurice finds Jessie initially unfriendly but succeeds in befriending her in part due to the appeal of his celebrity status.

Venus: Trailer B

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:29:54 -0500

Maurice sees something in a girl, who happens to be in her twenties. Maurice and Jessie develop a passive/aggressive friendship over the course of the film and he nicknames her "Venus", his favorite painting, The Rokeby Venus by the Spanish artist Vel?zquez.

Venus

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:48:38 -0500

Academy Award(R) nominee Peter O'Toole (2006 Best Actor) leads a powerful cast to deliver a charming and poignant portrayal of Maurice, an aging veteran actor who becomes absolutely taken with Jessie - the grandniece of his closest friend.