The Horse's Mouth

The Horse's Mouth

19581hr 35min
critics rating 89%89%
audience rating 76%76%

Step into the chaotic and colorful world of Gulley Jimson, a larger-than-life artist with a penchant for trouble in "The Horse's Mouth" (1958). Released from prison, Jimson's artistic genius is only matched by his knack for mischief. As he weaves his way through the lives of the unsuspecting Beeders, his wild creativity knows no bounds.

From painting murals on walls to pawning valuables, Jimson's escapades are as unpredictable as his artwork. Teaming up with the eccentric sculptor Abel, the duo leaves a trail of chaos and creativity in their wake. But when Jimson sets his sights on a grand project in an abandoned church, the true extent of his artistic vision is revealed in a way that will leave you mesmerized. Don't miss the chance to witness the whirlwind of art and antics in this classic film that is as vibrant and daring as its protagonist.

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Cast

Alec Guinness

Gulley Jimson

Alec Guinness

Michael Gough

Joan Hickson

Lady in Gallery Queue (uncredited)

Joan Hickson

Clive Revill

Art Student (uncredited)

Clive Revill

Robert Coote

Sir William Beeder

Robert Coote

Timothy Bateson

Clerk to Borough Surveyor (uncredited)

Timothy Bateson

Peter Bull

Man in Taxi (uncredited)

Peter Bull

Ernest Thesiger

Jack Chissick

Bit Role (uncredited)

Jack Chissick

Rosalind Knight

Art Student (uncredited)

Rosalind Knight

Kay Walsh

Dee Coker

Kay Walsh

Hugh Latimer

Photographer (uncredited)

Hugh Latimer

Richard Leech

Hodges (uncredited)

Richard Leech

Reginald Beckwith

Capt. Jones

Reginald Beckwith

Richard Caldicot

Roberts (uncredited)

Richard Caldicot

Renée Houston

Sara Monday

Renée Houston

Arthur Macrae

A.W. Alabaster

Arthur Macrae

Victor Brooks

Foreman (uncredited)

Victor Brooks

Ernie Rice

Onlooker at Demolition of Wall (uncredited)

Ernie Rice

Jim Brady

Workman (uncredited)

Jim Brady

May Hallatt

Charwoman (uncredited)

May Hallatt

Tony Spears

Man in Queue at Tate Gallery (uncredited)

Tony Spears

Gillian Vaughan

Fred Griffiths

Man Delivering Sculpture Block (uncredited)

Fred Griffiths

David Robinson

Bit Role (uncredited)

David Robinson

Chris Adcock

Workman (uncredited)

Chris Adcock

John Adams

Police Officer (uncredited)

John Adams

John Kidd

Pawnbroker (uncredited)

John Kidd

Veronica Turleigh

Lday Beeder

Veronica Turleigh

Mike Morgan

Rose Howlett

Cook (uncredited)

Rose Howlett

Jackie Martin

Bit Role (uncredited)

Jackie Martin

Andy Alston

Workman (uncredited)

Andy Alston

John Norman

Bit Role (uncredited)

John Norman

Terry Cashfield

Bit Role (uncredited)

Terry Cashfield

Mary Davies

Pretty Girl (uncredited)

Mary Davies

John Lynn

Man in Queue at Tate Gallery (uncredited)

John Lynn

Elton Ollivierre

Black Model (uncredited)

Elton Ollivierre

Jeremy Judge

Dickie (uncredited)

Jeremy Judge

Garry Leeman

Bit Role (uncredited)

Garry Leeman

Sally Muggeridge

Bit Role (uncredited)

Sally Muggeridge