Geoffrey Rush

Cate Blanchett won the BAFTA and Golden Globe for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I in this historical biopic, based on Elizabeth's rise to the throne and early reign in the mid-1500s. Also stars Geoffrey Rush, Joseph Fiennes and Richard Attenborough.

Award-winning biopic on Australian concert pianist David Helfgott who in his 20s, with an international career ahead of him, suffered a mental breakdown and would instead spent years in institutions. Helfgott is played by Geoffrey Rush who took the Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe for his performance in 1997.

Adaptation of the Victor Hugo novel (not the musical). 19th Century France, ex-convict Jean Valjean (Liam Neeson) tries to build a new life of nobility and compassion, as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert (Geoffrey Rush).