The Draughtsman's Contract (1982)
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- R
- 1h 48min
- Comedy, Drama
- 12 Nov 1982 (UK)
- Movie
A young artist is commissioned by the wife of a wealthy landowner to make a series of drawings of the estate while her husband is away.
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Writer:
Awards:
- 1 win & 4 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Anthony Higgins | ... |
R. Neville / Mr. Neville
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| Janet Suzman | ... |
Virginia Herbert / Mrs. Herbert
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| Anne-Louise Lambert | ... |
Mrs. Talmann / Mrs. Herbert's daughter
(as Anne Louise Lambert)
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| Hugh Fraser | ... |
Mr. Talmann / Mrs. Herbert's son-in-law
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Neil Cunningham | ... |
Thomas Noyes / Mr. Noyes
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| Dave Hill | ... |
Mr. Herbert / Mrs. Herbert's husband
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| David Gant | ... |
Mr. Seymour
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David Meyer | ... |
The Poulencs
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Tony Meyer | ... |
The Poulencs
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| Nicholas Amer | ... |
Mr. Parkes
(as Nicolas Amer)
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| Suzan Crowley | ... |
Mrs. Pierpont
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| Lynda La Plante | ... |
Mrs. Clement
(as Lynda Marchal)
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| Michael Feast | ... |
The Statue
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| Alastair G. Cumming | ... |
Philip / Mr. Neville's assistant
(as Alastair Cumming)
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Steve Ubels | ... |
Mr. van Hoyten
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Ben Kirby | ... |
Augustus
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Sylvia Rotter | ... |
Governess
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| Kate Doherty | ... |
Maid
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| David Joss Buckley | ... |
Mr. Porringer
(as Joss Buckley)
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| Michael Carter | ... |
Mr. Clarke
(as Mike Carter)
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Vivienne Chandler | ... |
Laundress
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Geoffrey Larder | ... |
Mr. Hammond
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Harry Van Engel | ... |
Servant
(as Harry van Engel)
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George Miller | ... |
Servant
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Directed by
| Peter Greenaway | ||
Written by
| Peter Greenaway | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| David Payne | ... | producer |
Music by
| Michael Nyman | ||
Cinematography by
| Curtis Clark | ... | (photography) |
Editing by
| John Wilson | ||
Editorial Department
| John Taylor | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Lucy Boulting | ||
Art Direction by
| Bob Ringwood | ||
Costume Design by
| Sue Blane | ||
Makeup Department
| Christine Allsopp | ... | makeup assistant |
| Lois Burwell | ... | make-up |
| Robbie Gardner | ... | wig and hair stylist |
| Peter Swords King | ... | wig and hair stylist (as Peter King) |
| Peter Owen | ... | wigs created by |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Andy Powell | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Kenneth Breese | ... | calligraphy |
| Alan Brown | ... | painter |
| Bob Coleman | ... | carpenter |
| Jane Hamilton | ... | design assistant |
| Digby Howard | ... | design assistant |
| Michael Hunter | ... | props |
| Mickey Hunter | ... | props |
| Tom Raeburn | ... | props (as Tommy Raeburn) |
| Charlie Simmons | ... | construction manager |
| Peter Greenaway | ... | drawings: Mr. Neville (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Tony Anscombe | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Bob Doyle | ... | sound assistant |
| Godfrey Kirby | ... | sound |
| Doctor Lion | ... | dubbing editor |
| Clive Osborne | ... | sound assistant |
| John Speer | ... | sound: Cine Lingual |
| Lionel Strutt | ... | A.D.R. |
| Aad Wirtz | ... | assistant dubbing mixer (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| John Swinnerton | ... | rostrum camera operator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Simon Archer | ... | grip / stills |
| Steve Blake | ... | gaffer |
| Luke Cardiff | ... | camera assistant |
| Curtis Clark | ... | lighting cameraman |
| Hugh Gordon | ... | rostrum camera |
| James Merrell | ... | stills |
| Paul Woods | ... | assistant gaffer |
| Gordon Wright | ... | rigger |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Caroline Bayliss | ... | assistant costumes maker |
| Sue Blane | ... | costume |
| Ellen Cairns | ... | assistant costumes maker |
| Sue Langridge | ... | wardrobe |
| Colin Macneil | ... | costumes made by |
| David Perry | ... | costume design co-ordinator |
| Tony Williams | ... | wardrobe (as Anthony Williams) |
Music Department
| Alexander Balanescu | ... | musician |
| Malcolm Bennett | ... | musician |
| David Cunningham | ... | music producer |
| Ben Grove | ... | musician |
| John Harle | ... | musician |
| Ian Mitchell | ... | musician |
| Michael Nyman | ... | musician |
| Elisabeth Perry | ... | musician |
| Edward Pillinger | ... | musician |
| J. Martin Rex | ... | music engineer (as Martin Rex) |
| Christopher Royall | ... | musician: counter-tenor (as Chris Royale) |
| Steve Saunders | ... | musician |
| Keith Thompson | ... | musician |
| David White | ... | musician |
| Stina Wilson | ... | musician |
| Tony Cousins | ... | post-production music editor (uncredited) |
| Andrew Findon | ... | musician: baritone sax (uncredited) |
| Brad Grisdale | ... | assistant music engineer (uncredited) |
| Barry Guy | ... | musician: double bass (uncredited) |
| Dave Hunt | ... | assistant music engineer (uncredited) |
| Michael Nyman | ... | music supervisor (uncredited) |
| Henry Purcell | ... | music consultant (uncredited) |
| Steve Smith | ... | assistant music engineer (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| Rupert Christie | ... | driver |
| Michael Coulson | ... | driver |
| Safi Farrah | ... | driver |
| Gillian Strachan | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Peter Broughan | ... | production officer |
| Len Brown | ... | laboratory supervisor |
| Hugh Gordon | ... | titles |
| Fiona Latto | ... | production secretary |
| Marie Meyrick | ... | production assistant |
| Peter Sainsbury | ... | head of production |
| Peter Greenaway | ... | hand double: Anthony Higgins (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Len Anderson | ... | special thanks |
| Rita Anderson | ... | special thanks |
| Debbie Arnold | ... | special thanks |
| Janice Chaney | ... | special thanks |
| Melvin Chaney | ... | special thanks |
| Nigel Coates | ... | special thanks |
| Nick Coker | ... | special thanks |
| James Hall | ... | special thanks |
| Graham Howes | ... | special thanks |
| Johannes Jacobus | ... | special thanks |
| Nigel Jenkins | ... | special thanks |
| Dominic Meyrick | ... | special thanks |
| Mr. S.W. Mountain | ... | special thanks (as Mr SW Mountain) |
| Mrs. R. Newton | ... | special thanks (as Mrs R Newton) |
| Dudley Tate | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- British Film Institute (BFI)
- Channel Four Television (in association with)
Distributors
- British Film Institute (BFI) (1983) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Suomen Kunnallispalvelu (1983) (Finland) (theatrical)
- United Artists Classics (1983) (United States) (theatrical)
- MK2 Diffusion (1984) (France) (theatrical)
- France Eigasha (1991) (Japan) (theatrical)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1991) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan)
- British Film Institute (BFI) (2004) (United Kingdom) (DVD) (special edition)
- Dolmen Home Video (2004) (Italy) (DVD)
- Kinokuniya (2005) (Japan) (DVD)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- SACIS (1983) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Zeitgeist Films (2007) (United States)
- Solaris Distribution (2022) (France) (theatrical) (4K remaster)
- Zeitgeist Films (2022) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release) (4K remaster)
- Arthaus (2019) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Arthaus (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
- Asociace Ceských Filmových Klubu (ACFK) (Czechia)
- BFI Video (2004) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Fox Lorber (United States) (DVD)
- NHK-BS2 (1995) (Japan) (tv)
- Versátil Home Vídeo (Brazil) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Lee Electrics (lighting)
- Studio 80 (music recording)
- Mayflower Recording (a.d.r. studios)
- Cinelingual (sound-mix)
- Aimimage / Ice Film (camera equipment provided by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Mr. Neville, a cocksure young artist, is contracted by Mrs. Herbert, the wife of a wealthy landowner, to produce a set of twelve drawings of her husband's estate, a contract which extends much further than either the purse or the sketchpad. The sketches themselves prove of an even greater significance than supposed upon the discovery of the body of Mr. Herbert.
Written by Paul Kevin Harm |
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| Taglines | A landscape of lust and cunning. [Video Australia] See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | GBP320,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Director Peter Greenaway, a former art student, created the sketches that feature in the film. See more » |
| Goofs | The cooing of a collared dove is not a sound that would have fallen on Jacobean ears, as the species was unknown in Britain until 1955. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Cinema, Cinemas/Q & A with Paul Schrader/A Film Comment by Angela Carter (1982). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Chasing Sheep Is Best Left To Shepherds See more » |
| Quotes |
Mr. Neville:
You must forgive my curiosity, madam, and open your knees. See more » |