The night manager of a Cairo hotel is recruited to infiltrate an arms dealer's inner circle.The night manager of a Cairo hotel is recruited to infiltrate an arms dealer's inner circle.The night manager of a Cairo hotel is recruited to infiltrate an arms dealer's inner circle.
- Won 2 Primetime Emmys
- 26 wins & 52 nominations total
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- TriviaAccording to director Susanne Bier, Hugh Laurie originally wanted to play Jonathan Pine and did not think he was right for the role of Roper. Laurie even had a list of actors who he thought would be better for the role until Bier convinced him otherwise.
- Alternate versionsThe Uncensored Edition Blu-ray release includes all six unrated episodes, as originally aired on BBC One.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Saturday Show: Episode #1.17 (2016)
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Cork, Sarin and Charm
Tom Hiddleston (Jonathan Pine) and Hugh Laurie (Richard 'Bloody' Roper) are a delight to watch in their respective castings and elevate this crime thriller to a cut well above the TV miniseries average. In fact, add to that the exotic locations and a music score worthy of Bond, The Night Manager really is something special.
I read the book after I'd viewed this series and appreciated the film script even more. The switching of Leonard Burr for the heavily pregnant 'Angela' (played by Coleman) is inspired and gives a wonderful 'common touch' to the otherwise very 'public school - ex military' vibe. Supporting roles from Elizabeth Debicki (Jed) and Tom Hollander (Corky) warrant honourable mentions for moments of brilliance. Check out Corky when, 3 sheets to the wind, he complains about the lobster salad - or lack thereof... ( incidentally - the lobster salad scene actually has John le Carrie as the dinner guest Pine apologises to - a nice touch).
All this acting talent simply heightens the drama of Carrie's masterful storytelling. We are charmed by Roper (the worst man in the world) and moved by Burr (recounting the memory of children exposed to chemical weapons) and the tension is held nicely by the paranoia of strained, mistrusting relationships. Close ups of Roper growling and glaring as the stakes climb ever higher, alongside everything going south back in London HQ make this an eminently re-watchable drama. Me likee Mr Pine...
I read the book after I'd viewed this series and appreciated the film script even more. The switching of Leonard Burr for the heavily pregnant 'Angela' (played by Coleman) is inspired and gives a wonderful 'common touch' to the otherwise very 'public school - ex military' vibe. Supporting roles from Elizabeth Debicki (Jed) and Tom Hollander (Corky) warrant honourable mentions for moments of brilliance. Check out Corky when, 3 sheets to the wind, he complains about the lobster salad - or lack thereof... ( incidentally - the lobster salad scene actually has John le Carrie as the dinner guest Pine apologises to - a nice touch).
All this acting talent simply heightens the drama of Carrie's masterful storytelling. We are charmed by Roper (the worst man in the world) and moved by Burr (recounting the memory of children exposed to chemical weapons) and the tension is held nicely by the paranoia of strained, mistrusting relationships. Close ups of Roper growling and glaring as the stakes climb ever higher, alongside everything going south back in London HQ make this an eminently re-watchable drama. Me likee Mr Pine...
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