The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
ComedyFantasyAdventureDramalondon, englandcard gamecasinobased on novel or bookgamblingcharitytrainingwealthbreaking the fourth wallcalcuttastorytellingstory within the story
A whimsical, visually ornate fable about a wealthy man's spiritual journey disguised as a gambling scheme, told with playful narrative self-awareness and period charm.
A rich man learns about a guru who can see without using his eyes. He sets out to master the skill in order to cheat at gambling.
Essence
Ensemble
Ralph Fiennes
Roald Dahl / Policeman
Benedict Cumberbatch
Henry Sugar / Make-Up Artist
Dev Patel
Dr. Chatterjee / John Winston
Ben Kingsley
Imdad Khan / Croupier
Richard Ayoade
Dr. Marshall / Yogi
Jarvis Cocker
Canasta Player / Manor Guest / Friend of Henry Sugar / Casino Entrance Man
Rebecca Cornford
Canasta Player / Manor Guest / Friend of Henry Sugar / Casino Guest / Hospital Nurse
David Gant
Casino Croupier
Martin Foreman
Casino Guest
Agatino Trimarchi
Casino Guest
Christopher J. Long
Casino Guest
Richard Sisson
Casino Guest
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