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A Closed Book is a British film of genre Science fiction directed by Raoul Ruiz released in USA on 13 july 2012 with Daryl Hannah

A Closed Book (2012)

A Closed Book
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Released in USA 13 july 2012
Length 1h28
Directed by
Genres Science fiction,    Thriller,    Action
Rating54% 2.7058252.7058252.7058252.7058252.705825

A Closed Book is a 2010 British film based on the novel of the same name by Gilbert Adair, about a blind author who employs an assistant to help him write his novels. Throughout the film the assistant starts to play crueler and crueler tricks on her employer. The film is directed by Raúl Ruiz, and stars Daryl Hannah as assistant Jane Ryder, and Tom Conti as author Sir Paul. A Closed Book was filmed at Knebworth House in the UK.

Synopsis

The film starts with a famous author, Sir Paul (Tom Conti) who is looking for an amanuensis or "ghost writer." He interviews several unsuccessful candidates until Jane Ryder (Daryl Hannah) applies for the position. Because she is intelligent and forthright, Sir Paul hires her, and he explains to her about the house and introduces Mrs. Kilbride (Miriam Margoyles), the cook and housekeeper.

Actors

Daryl Hannah

(Jane Ryder)
Tom Conti

(Sir Paul)
Miriam Margolyes

(Mrs. Kilbride)
Simon MacCorkindale

(Andrew Boles)
Elaine Paige

(Canvasser)
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