“Johnson Is Leaving”.
A 12-minute DVD starring
Bruce Purchase as Dr. Samuel Johnson.
‘Sam’ reviews the crucial events of his life: the Dictionary,
his father, his mother’s letters, royalty, Boswell, women…
Written by John Wain
especially for the late British actor, Bruce Purchase, this special performance
contains selected extracts from the one-hour monologue with which Bruce toured
the world until his death this year (2008).
“Johnson is Leaving” is a
classic and acclaimed portrait of Dr. Johnson - the eccentric son of a bookseller in Litchfield who takes over
the English literary world in the 18th century, changing the English
language for ever. Bruce reveals
the personality behind the fame, the humour, the glee and the frequently
ferocious anger.
The DVD is available from
Mostly Movies at a modest price!