The Draughtsman's Contract (1982)
A landscape of lust and cunning.
1982 · R · 1h 48m · History, Mystery, Comedy
Genres: History, Mystery, Comedy
R. Neville, a brash young draftsman, is hired to make a dozen landscape illustrations at the estate of Mr Herbert and his wife Virginia. Aside from monetary compensation, the arrangement includes a sexual liaison offered to Neville by Virginia while her estranged husband is away.
Director: Peter Greenaway
Writers: Peter Greenaway
Music by: Michael Nyman
Cinematography: Curtis Clark
Editor: John Wilson
Box office: $2M · Rated 7.1/10 by 270 viewers
Cast
Anthony Higgins as Mr. NevilleJanet Suzman as Virginia HerbertDave Hill as HerbertAnne-Louise Lambert as Sarah TalmannHugh Fraser as Mr. TalmannNeil Cunningham as Thomas NoyesDavid Meyer as Poulenc BrotherTony Meyer as Poulenc BrotherNicholas Amer as Mr ParkesSuzan Crowley as Mrs PierpontLynda La Plante as Mrs ClementMichael Feast as The StatueMore like this
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