A Closed Book (2009): Cast & Plot
A Closed Book is a 2009 action thriller directed by Raúl Ruiz, starring Tom Conti as Sir Paul, Daryl Hannah and Miriam Margolyes. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
English What Is A Closed Book About?
The premise of A Closed Book without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
She hides a secret he cannot see. Jane appears flawless—attractive, intelligent, and calm despite her employer’s whims. Gradually it becomes clear she has her own agenda. Sir Paul’s familiar world shifts: his housekeeper vanishes, strange incidents occur, and he grows more dependent on his new assistant, unaware of the manipulation unfolding in his home.
A Closed Book Themes & Keywords
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- nude woman
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- jigsaw puzzle
- pedophile
- painting
- suicide
- writing
- game
- author
- small cast
- female rear nudity
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- rear nudity
- female topless nudity
- female nudity
- obscenity
- nessun dorma
- teddy bear
- reference to rembrandt
- oxford university
- reference to donald trump
- interviewee
- job interview
- new employee
- writer
- revenge
- cat and mouse
- battle of wits
- cult director
- writer's block
- literary agent
- mansion
- country mansion
- country house
- blindness
- secretary
- novelist
- based on novel
A Closed Book Cast & Characters
Tom Conti leads the cast as Sir Paul, with Daryl Hannah as Jane Ryder and Miriam Margolyes as Mrs. Kilbride. Directed by Raúl Ruiz; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Raúl Ruiz
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Miriam Margolyes as Mrs. Kilbride - Simon MacCorkindale as Andrew Boles
Also Starring in A Closed Book
· 5 more- Elaine Paige Canvasser
- William Ellis Interviewee 2
- Brogan West Interviewee 4
- Matthew Earley Interviewee 3
- Matthew Alexander Kaufman Interviewee 1
More from Raúl Ruiz
More films directed by Raúl Ruiz: Socialist Realism, The Tango of the Widower and Its Distorting Mirror, The Wandering Soap Opera and Nucingen House.
A Closed Book Plot Summary
What happens in A Closed Book from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sir Paul, a renowned art critic and writer, was blinded in a car crash and now lives alone in a grand mansion in the United Kingdom. He is actively seeking an amanuensis to help him craft his autobiography, and after a string of interviews with various hopefuls, Jane Ryder arrives with a sharp mind and a clear sense of how she will navigate life in the house. Before long, he introduces his cook and housekeeper, [Mrs. ” This unusual demand marks the tone of their uneasy partnership from the start.
Full summary
The whole story of A Closed Book, scene by scene
A Closed Book Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Closed Book.
How Well Do You Know A Closed Book?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Sir Paul's profession before his accident?
Cars in A Closed Book
4 cars on screen, including the 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider and the 2008 Ford Kuga MkI.
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2007 Alfa Romeo Spider Important role -
2008 Ford Kuga MkI Background role -
2000 Ford Transit MkIV Background role -
2002 Vauxhall Combo MkII Background role
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Book of Revelation, Seclusion and Open Secret.
A Closed Book FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Closed Book, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Closed Book?
A Closed Book runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was A Closed Book released?
A Closed Book was released on May 19, 2009.
Who directed A Closed Book?
A Closed Book was directed by Raúl Ruiz.
More films by Raúl Ruiz Who is in the cast of A Closed Book?
A Closed Book stars Tom Conti as Sir Paul, Daryl Hannah as Jane Ryder and Miriam Margolyes as Mrs. Kilbride, among 9 credited actors.
Does A Closed Book have a post-credit scene?
No. A Closed Book has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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