Set Fire to the Stars

15
1h 37m
2014
5.613 /10 (31)

Never Meet Your Heroes

Overview

An aspiring poet in 1950s New York has his ordered world shaken when he embarks on a week-long retreat to save his hell raising hero, Dylan Thomas.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 2014-11-07

Top Billed Cast

Elijah Wood

John M. Brinnin

Celyn Jones

Dylan Thomas

Kelly Reilly

Caitlin

Steven Mackintosh

Jack

Shirley Henderson

Shirley

Kevin Eldon

Stanley

Andrew Bicknell

Adam Gillen

Nicola Duffett

Steve Speirs

Ken Drury

Maimie McCoy

Richard Brake

Polly Hemingway

Sue Maund

Weston Gavin

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