According to IMDB:
“Although credited on screen only as “…and I”, ‘Paul McGann’ ‘s character is named as “Marwood” in the script. It was widely believed that the character’s first name is Peter, and this is in fact confirmed in the uncut version of the film, as Withnail refers to I/Marwood as Peter during the discussion about acting work at Monty’s house."
However, this mythic “uncut version” of which they speak is not the Criterion ‘uncut’ version – Criterion’s appears to be identical to the UK version. If anyone can shed further light on this “uncut version” and where it can be viewed/obtained, then I’d be pretty happy too.
Thanks for the update Simon – I’m surprised that Criterion didn’t include said scenes, if such a cut actually exists. Frankly I’d be happy to see any fresh cut material at all, Peter or not!
The line is in the CC version, the line just doesn’t actually say Peter. It is misheard.
Wow…..uncut? UNNNNNCUT? I want that (my favorite 80’s British film))
Daniel
Has anyone ever come across any definitive source that gives “…and I”‘s first name? Marwood is written on the front of the envelope he gets, but what of the oft-rumored “Peter?” Not that I’m over-thinking it at all…