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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
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.
- Original title
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- —
Alunauwie
Sep 30, 2025 · via TMDB
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, adapted from Roald Dahl’s 1977 short story, presents a simple yet layered narrative in a theatrical and visually striking way. Delivered like a grand stage play, the film blends storytelling and performance, offering multiple character perspectives through rich narration and stylized set designs. Though its fast pacing may challenge non-native English speakers, the film remains engaging, with well-developed characters and a compelling internal conflict at its core. Stunning visuals, sharp transitions, and dynamic acting make this a must-watch for fans of unique cinematic storytelling. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
Manuel São Bento
Sep 10, 2023 · via TMDB
MORE SPOILER-FREE MINI-REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/mini-reviews-2023-edition "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is such a fun, delightful, brilliant palate cleanser to watch during any festival. Wes Anderson’s unique style works phenomenally well with short runtimes. 39 minutes of quirky yet intriguing entertainment." Rating: A-
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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
David Gant
Casino Croupier
Adam Stockhausen
Production Design
Robert D. Yeoman
Director of Photography
Kasia Walicka Maimone
Costume Design
Frances Hannon
Hair Designer
Frances Hannon
Makeup Designer
Wes Anderson
Director
Adam Somner
First Assistant Director
Jennifer Furches
Script Supervisor
Martin Scali
Second Unit Director
Andrew Weisblum
Editor
Barney Pilling
Editor
Alice Dawson
Co-Producer
Jeremy Dawson
Producer
Steven M. Rales
Producer
Wes Anderson
Producer
Chris Scarabosio
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Chris Scarabosio
Supervising Sound Editor
Roald Dahl
Original Film Writer
Roald Dahl
Short Story
Wes Anderson
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