Beau Brummell: This Charming Man
James Purefoy (Rome) gives a captivating performance as the Regency England dandy who changed male fashion forever. At a time when men wore powders, perfumes, and all manner of finery, Brummell advocated simplicity, elegance…and washing. Based on Ian Kelly’s acclaimed biography, directed by Philippa Lowthorpe (The Other Boleyn Girl), with Matthew Rhys as bad-boy poet Lord Byron.
James Purefoy (Rome) gives a captivating performance as the Regency England dandy who changed male fashion forever. At a time when men wore powders, perfumes, and all manner of finery, Brummell advocated simplicity, elegance…and washing. Based on Ian Kelly’s acclaimed biography, directed by Philippa Lowthorpe (The Other Boleyn Girl), with Matthew Rhys as bad-boy poet Lord Byron. Seen on BBC America. Approx. 79 min. on 1 DVD.
"Rip-roaring historical romp"—Daily Record (UK)
"Superb performances"—The Guardian (UK)
"Satisfying journey with a fascinating man"—DVD Talk
"The acting is superb"—Staten Island Advance
"An enjoyable, contemporary feeling look"—The One-Line Review
"Delightfully inscrutable"—FlickFilosopher
"Superb performances"—The Guardian (UK)
"Satisfying journey with a fascinating man"—DVD Talk
"The acting is superb"—Staten Island Advance
"An enjoyable, contemporary feeling look"—The One-Line Review
"Delightfully inscrutable"—FlickFilosopher
