The story follows (Depp), a debonair yet unscrupulous art dealer and part-time rogue who is deeply in debt to the British government. To settle his tax bills, he is recruited by Inspector Alistair Martland (Ewan McGregor) of MI5 to recover a stolen Goya painting. Rumour has it that the painting contains a hidden code leading to a lost bank account filled with Nazi gold.
as Charlie Mortdecai: An eccentric, cartoonish portrayal defined by a distinctive accent and a controversial curled mustache. The story follows (Depp), a debonair yet unscrupulous
The film features a high-profile ensemble cast, though many critics felt their talents were underutilised: Despite its star-studded cast and $60 million budget,
as Jock Strapp: Mortdecai's resilient manservant who repeatedly survives accidental injuries inflicted by his master. as Charlie Mortdecai: An eccentric
as Johanna Mortdecai: Charlie's posh and clever wife who often stays one step ahead of him.
Despite its star-studded cast and $60 million budget, Mortdecai was a major "box office bomb".