Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis
Encyclopedia
Bring Me the Head of Mavis Davis is a British
comedy film directed by John Henderson
, originally released in 1997.
as a rock manager who recruits Jane Horrocks
(playing the title character). The film also features Danny Aiello
and Ross Boatman
.
Music producer Marty Starr (Rik Mayall
), is infuriated to discover that the woman he turned into a household name, Marla Dorland (aka Mavis Davis) (Jane Horrocks
), is rapidly losing her fame. With debts up to his ears, Marty believes the only way to secure Marla's fame is for her to die, and thus earn Marty a fortune. The only problem is that Marla refuses to die.
During her tour in the film, Mavis Davis (Horrocks) sings "I'm Alright" previously sung by Kenny Loggins.
The title and plot reference Peckinpah's Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia
.
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
comedy film directed by John Henderson
John Henderson (director)
John Henderson is a British film and television director His first directing job was for Spitting Image on ITV, which won him a BAFTA...
, originally released in 1997.
Plot
The film stars Rik MayallRik Mayall
Richard Michael "Rik" Mayall is an English comedian, writer, and actor. He is known for his comedy partnership with Ade Edmondson, his over-the-top, energetic portrayal of characters, and as a pioneer of alternative comedy in the early 1980s...
as a rock manager who recruits Jane Horrocks
Jane Horrocks
Barbara Jane Horrocks is an English voice, stage, screen and television actress, voice artist, musician, and singer. She is best known for her role as "Bubble" in the TV series Absolutely Fabulous as well as her distinctive voice....
(playing the title character). The film also features Danny Aiello
Danny Aiello
Daniel Louis "Danny" Aiello, Jr. is an American actor who has appeared in numerous motion pictures, including Once Upon a Time in America, Ruby, The Godfather: Part II, Hudson Hawk, The Purple Rose of Cairo, Moonstruck, Léon, Two Days in the Valley, and Dinner Rush...
and Ross Boatman
Ross Boatman
Ross Boatman is an English RADA-trained actor, professional poker player and a member of the poker-playing foursome known as The Hendon Mob.-Acting:...
.
Music producer Marty Starr (Rik Mayall
Rik Mayall
Richard Michael "Rik" Mayall is an English comedian, writer, and actor. He is known for his comedy partnership with Ade Edmondson, his over-the-top, energetic portrayal of characters, and as a pioneer of alternative comedy in the early 1980s...
), is infuriated to discover that the woman he turned into a household name, Marla Dorland (aka Mavis Davis) (Jane Horrocks
Jane Horrocks
Barbara Jane Horrocks is an English voice, stage, screen and television actress, voice artist, musician, and singer. She is best known for her role as "Bubble" in the TV series Absolutely Fabulous as well as her distinctive voice....
), is rapidly losing her fame. With debts up to his ears, Marty believes the only way to secure Marla's fame is for her to die, and thus earn Marty a fortune. The only problem is that Marla refuses to die.
During her tour in the film, Mavis Davis (Horrocks) sings "I'm Alright" previously sung by Kenny Loggins.
The title and plot reference Peckinpah's Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia is a 1974 American action film directed by Sam Peckinpah and featuring Warren Oates....
.
Cast
- Rik MayallRik MayallRichard Michael "Rik" Mayall is an English comedian, writer, and actor. He is known for his comedy partnership with Ade Edmondson, his over-the-top, energetic portrayal of characters, and as a pioneer of alternative comedy in the early 1980s...
as Marty Starr - Jane HorrocksJane HorrocksBarbara Jane Horrocks is an English voice, stage, screen and television actress, voice artist, musician, and singer. She is best known for her role as "Bubble" in the TV series Absolutely Fabulous as well as her distinctive voice....
as Mavis Davis - Danny AielloDanny AielloDaniel Louis "Danny" Aiello, Jr. is an American actor who has appeared in numerous motion pictures, including Once Upon a Time in America, Ruby, The Godfather: Part II, Hudson Hawk, The Purple Rose of Cairo, Moonstruck, Léon, Two Days in the Valley, and Dinner Rush...
as Mr. Rathbone - Paul KeatingPaul Keating (actor)Paul Keating is a British actor from London, England, best known for his performances on the West End stage. He has been nominated twice for an Olivier Award.- Stage career :...
as Paul, Rathbone's Son - Ross BoatmanRoss BoatmanRoss Boatman is an English RADA-trained actor, professional poker player and a member of the poker-playing foursome known as The Hendon Mob.-Acting:...
as Rock Star - Marc WarrenMarc WarrenMarc Warren is an English actor, known for his British television roles as Danny Blue in Hustle, Dougie Raymond in The Vice and Dominic Foy in State of Play.-Career:...
as Clint - Mem FerdaMem FerdaMehmet "Mem" Ferda is a British actor of Turkish Cypriot descent.-Biography:Ferda was born in Chelsea, London in 1963 to Turkish Cypriot parents. At the age of six, his mother took him to Cyprus, where his father was the Minister of Agriculture...
as S.Bon