First Amusing Trailer for Dustin Hoffman’s Directorial Debut ‘Quartet’

“If it’s any consolation Reg, she looks 100.” He’s been in countless films, won numerous awards including two Oscars, and taken us on many cinematic adventures, now he is stepping behind the camera to start directing. Quartet is the feature directorial debut of 74-year-old actor Dustin Hoffman, a delightfully charming/amusing England-set dramedy about a home for retired opera singers. The cast, which is the best part about this beyond Hoffman behind the camera, is lead by Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith (both from Harry Potter), Pauline Collins, Tom Courtenay and Billy Connolly. Take a look and have fun! Watch the first trailer for Dustin Hoffman’s directorial debut Quartet, found via The Playlist: Cecily, Reggie & Wilfred are in a home for retired opera singers. Every year, there’s a concert to celebrate Verdi’s birthday and they take part. Jean, who used to be married to Reggie, arrives and disrupts their equilibrium. She still acts …