ALBERT NOBBS

Year: 2011
USA: Roadside Attractions / Liddell Entertainment
UK: Entertainment One UK
Cast: Glenn Close, Mia Wasikowska, Aaron Johnson, Janet McTeer, Pauline Collins, Brenda Fricker, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Brendan Gleeson, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Antonia Campbell-Hughes
Director: Rodrigo Garcia
Countries: UK / Ireland
USA & UK: 113 mins
USA Rated: R for some sexuality, brief nudity and language
UK Certificate: 15 contains infrequent strong sex and strong language
USA Release Date: 27 January 2012 (Limited Release)
UK Release Date: 27 April 2012 (Limited Release)


Synopsis

ALBERT NOBBS is a drama set in the late 19th century about a woman who lives secretly as a man.

The Morrison's Hotel hides many secrets and Albert, an unassuming and dedicated butler who works there, is just one of them. In 19th century Ireland with employment for women extremely scarce, a young, poor British girl masquerades as a man to in her fight to survive. Many years later, her four walls come crashing down as secrets are uncovered leading to tension, drama, heartache and tragedy.