The read
It runs a compact 1h 22m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard EyreDirector
- Trevor GriffithsWriter
Cast
- Leo McKernSir Frederick Carlion
- James FoxPhilip Carlion
- Wendy HillerDaisy - Lady Carlion
- Penelope WiltonVirginia Carlion
- Jill BennettAlice Carlion
- Deborah NortonFaith
- Joan GreenwoodDollie van der Biek
- Alan WebbSir Piers Blair
- Tim SeelyAndrew Oliphant - Father
- Frederick AlexanderAndrew Oliphant - Son
- Frederick TrevesMatthew Harcourt
- Eliza BuckinghamMargaret Harcourt
Stills
Themes
country houseworld war iipatriarchwar photographerspanish civil war (1936-39)birthday partyfamily business conservatismballroom dancingmale homosexualityelectionpresumed dead