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The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

Drama

Synopsis:
The extraordinary true story of eccentric British artist Louis Wain (Benedict Cumberbatch), whose playful, sometimes even psychedelic pictures helped to transform the public's perception of cats forever. Moving from the late 1800s through to the 1930s, we follow the incredible adventures of this inspiring, unsung hero, as he seeks to unlock the "electrical" mysteries of the world and, in so doing, to better understand his own life and the profound love he shared with his wife Emily Richardson (Claire Foy). Directed by BAFTA award-winning director Will Sharpe, story by Simon Stephenson, screenplay by Simon Stephenson and Will Sharpe.
Cast:
Benedict Cumberbatch, Claire Foy, Andrea Riseborough, Toby Jones
Director:
Will Sharpe
Studio:
Studio Canal

© 2021 STUDIOCANAL SAS – CHANNEL FOUR TELEVISION CORPORATION

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