The film Arthur with Dudley Moore is about a wealthy and carefree alcoholic named Arthur Bach. Arthur is heir to a vast fortune, but he is only allowed to inherit it if he marries Susan Johnson, a wealthy heiress. Arthur does not love Susan, but he is willing to marry her to please his family.
However, Arthur meets a working-class waitress named Linda Marolla, and he falls in love with her. Arthur is torn between his love for Linda and his desire to please his family. In the end, Arthur chooses love over money, and he marries Linda.
Arthur is a funny and heartwarming film about the importance of following your heart. It is also a cautionary tale about the dangers of alcoholism and the importance of family and friends.
The film was a commercial success, grossing over $95 million domestically. It was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Dudley Moore. Arthur won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)."
The film has been praised for its performances, its humor, and its heart. It is considered to be one of the best comedies of the 1980s.
Arthur is a timeless film that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a film that celebrates the power of love and the importance of following your heart.
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Cast
- Dudley Moore as Arthur Bach
- Liza Minnelli as Linda Marolla
- John Gielgud as Hobson
- Geraldine Fitzgerald as Martha Bach
- Jill Eikenberry as Susan Johnson
- Stephen Elliott as Burt Johnson
- Thomas Barbour as Stanford Bach
- Ted Ross as Bitterman
- Barney Martin as Ralph Marolla
- Paul Gleason as Executive
- Phyllis Somerville as Saleslady
- Raymond Serra as Racetrack Owner
- Lou Jacobi as Plant store owner
- Justine Johnston as Aunt Pearl
- Irving Metzman as Store security guard
- Anne De Salvo as Gloria
- Lawrence Tierney as Man in Diner Demanding Roll
- Mark Margolis (uncredited) as Wedding guest
- Gordon Press as Change Maker
- Peter Evans as Preston
Director: Steve Gordon
Writers: Steve Gordon
Box Office Gross: $95,461,682
Distributor: Warner Bros
Release Date: July 17, 1981