Drama ·TV Movie · United Kingdom · 1981 · 1h 22m

Country

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Director
Richard Eyre
Cast
Leo McKern as Sir Frederick Carlion James Fox as Philip Carlion Wendy Hiller as Daisy - Lady Carlion Penelope Wilton as Virginia Carlion Jill Bennett as Alice Carlion Deborah Norton as Faith
Crew
Nat Crosby — Director of Photography David Martin — Editor Trevor Griffiths — Writer Ann Scott — Producer Geoff Powell — Production Design
Synopsis

In 1945, the Carlions assemble at an English country house for a family gathering. During the event, they must determine who is to take over the family brewing empire, since the present head of the business, Sir Frederick, is getting old. The results of the 1945 general election causes a major stir, and some angry farmers occupy a barn.

Mood & Themes
country houseworld war iipatriarchwar photographerspanish civil war (1936-39)birthday partyfamily business conservatismballroom dancingmale homosexualityelectionpresumed dead
Key Collaborators
Richard Eyre Director Nat Crosby Director of Photography David Martin Editor Trevor Griffiths Writer Ann Scott Producer Geoff Powell Production Design
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