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Perfection: The Duke reviewed

26 February 2022

9:00 AM

26 February 2022

9:00 AM

The Duke

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The Duke is an old-fashioned British comedy caper that is plainly lovely and a joy. Based on a true story, it’s an account of the 1961 theft of a Goya painting from the National Gallery, stars Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren, and is directed by Roger Michell (of Notting Hill fame).

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