description Quartet Overview
Quartet is a 2012 British drama adapted from Ronald Harwood’s play. Filmed at Hedsor House in Buckinghamshire during late 2011, the movie follows a group of former musicians. Dustin Hoffman directed this film, which was previously staged in London's West End.
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info Quartet Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2012 |
help Quartet FAQ
Why does Jean refuse to sing with the quartet at Beecham House?
Jean Horton, played by Maggie Smith, fears that age has diminished the celebrated voice on which she built her identity. Performing the quartet from Verdi's Rigoletto would also reunite her with former husband Reginald, reopening personal wounds.
Is Beecham House a real retirement home for musicians?
No, Beecham House is fictional. The production used Hedsor House in Buckinghamshire as the residence where retired performers prepare their annual Verdi gala.
Which actors form the central quartet?
Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Pauline Collins and Billy Connolly play Jean, Reginald, Cissy and Wilf. Their characters were once known for performing the quartet "Bella figlia dell'amore" from Verdi's Rigoletto.
Was Quartet Dustin Hoffman's first film as a director?
Yes, the 2012 film marked Hoffman's feature-directing debut. Ronald Harwood adapted the screenplay from his own stage play, which had previously appeared in London's West End.
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