Gosford Park (2001)

Tea At Four. Dinner At Eight. Murder At Midnight.

Original Title :	Gosford Park
Director :	Robert Altman
Writer :	Robert Altman Bob Balaban Julian Fellowes
Genre :	Comedy
	Crime
Country :	UK
Language :	English
Producer :	Robert Altman , Joshua Astrachan , Bob Balaban , Jane Barclay , Julian Fellowes , Jane Frazer , Sharon Harel , Robert Jones , Hannah Leader , David Levy
Music :	Patrick Doyle
Photography :	Andrew Dunn
Distributor :	A-Film Distribution [nl]
MPAA Rating :	Rated R for some language and brief sexuality.
IMDB ID :	0280707
Official site :	http://www.bacfilms.com/gosfordpark/
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Gosford Park (2001) - Robert Altman

Starring

Maggie Smith		Constance, Countess of Trentham
Michael Gambon		Sir William McCordle
Michael Gambon		Sir William McCordle

Plot

Set in the 1930's the story takes place in an old fashioned English country house where a family has invited many of their friends up for a weekend shooting party. The story centers around the McCordle family, particularly the man of the house, William McCordle. Getting on in years William has become benefactor to many of his relatives and friends. As the weekend goes on and secrets are revealed, it seems everyone, above stairs and below, wants a piece of William and his money, but how far will they go to get it...?

Comments

Col. Mustard with the candlestick in the library. Is this Robert Altman at his best or worst? GOSFORD PARK is a slow moving all-star murder mystery. A beastly owner of a 1930's British estate is killed during a weekend shooting party and upper crust get together. The movie is very wordy and mostly with bad accents. The murder event is not as important as the attitudes and suspicions between the high class guests and their servants. The cast members dialogue make the movie. You either find this entertaining or pretty lame. Wardrobes and sets are outstanding. Notable among this large cast are: Kristin Scott Thomas, Eileen Atkins, Michael Gambon, Jeremy Northam, Kelly Macdonald, Maggie Smith, Emily Watson and Ryan Phillippe. A hot buttered rum sounds good about now. Brandy if its handy.