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About this movie

Genres:
Mystery & Suspense, Comedy, Drama
Language:
English
Running time:
2:17:29
Partner rating:
R
Released:
Quality:
480 (DVD equivalent)

Cast & Crew

Cast

  1. Helen Mirren Mrs. Wilson
  2. Kristin Scott Thomas Sylvia McCordle
  3. Eileen Atkins Mrs. Croft
  4. Bob Balaban Morris Weissman
  5. Alan Bates Jennings
  6. Charles Dance
  7. Stephen Fry
  8. Michael Gambon Sir William McCordle
  9. Richard E. Grant George
  10. Derek Jacobi
  11. Kelly Macdonald
  12. Jeremy Northam Ivor Novello
  13. Clive Owen
  14. Ryan Phillippe
  15. Maggie Smith Constance, Countess of Trentham
  16. Emily Watson Elsie
  17. Frank Thornton Burkett
  18. John Fountain beater
  19. Joanna Maude Renee
  20. Lucy Cohu Lottie

Directors

  1. Robert Altman

Producers

  1. Robert Altman
  2. Bob Balaban
  3. David Levy

Writers

  1. Julian Fellowes

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Maverick American filmmaker Robert Altman takes a witty and absorbing look at the foibles of the British class system in this intelligent murder mystery set in the early '30s. Sir William McCordle (Michael Gambon) and his wife Lady Sylvia (Kristin Scott Thomas) are a pair of wealthy British socialites who have invited a variety of friends, relatives, and acquaintances to their mansion in the country for a weekend of hunting and relaxation. Amo... Maverick American filmmaker Robert Altman takes a witty and absorbing look at the foibles of the British class system in this intelligent murder mystery set in the early '30s. Sir William McCordle (Michael Gambon) and his wife Lady Sylvia (Kristin Scott Thomas) are a pair of wealthy British socialites who have invited a variety of friends, relatives, and acquaintances to their mansion in the country for a weekend of hunting and relaxation. Among the honored guests are Constance (Maggie Smith), Lady Sylvia's matronly aunt; Ivor Novello (Jeremy Northam), William's cousin who is also a well-known actor and songwriter; and Morris Weissman (Bob Balaban), an American film producer who is friendly with Ivor and researching an upcoming project. Observing the proceedings are the domestic staff of the mansion, including imperious butler Jennings (Alan Bates); footmen George (Richard E. Grant) and Arthur (Jeremy Swift); Probert (Derek Jacobi), a valet to Sir William; housekeeper Mrs. Wilson (Helen Mirren); Mrs. Croft (Eileen Atkins), who oversees the kitchen; and Elsie (Emily Watson), a maid. Also on hand are the guests' personal servants, including Mary (Kelly Macdonald), Constance's maid; Henry (Ryan Phillippe), Weissman's valet; and Parks (Clive Owens), a butler. While the servants are required to display a high level of decorum, they are expected to be passive observers who do not comment on what they see, though the gossip among them travels thick and fast once they retire to the servants' quarters downstairs. And it turns out that there's plenty worth gossiping about, especially after Sir William turns up dead, and everyone is ordered to stay at the mansion while the police investigate the killing. Gosford Park also features Charles Dance, Tom Hollander, Natasha Wightman, and Ron Webster; the screenplay was written by Julian Fellowes, based on a story by Altman and co-star Bob Balaban.

Reviews by Rotten Tomatoes

Scored 'fresh' by Rotten Tomatoes

86%Tomatometer score: 86% positive reviews from professional critics.

percent positive reviews

  1. Positive review
    Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune A scintillating comedy-drama and one of [Altman's] most richly moving and entertaining pictures. Full review External link
  2. Positive review
    Dov Kornits, FILMINK (Australia) Cinema used to its full artistic potential Full review External link
  3. Positive review
    Neil Smith, BBC Five stars don't do it justice. Full review External link
  4. Positive review
    Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee At its best when it is about nothing. Full review External link
  5. Positive review
    Eric Harrison, Houston Chronicle A sweet tune, airy but not quite gay, and it carries a sardonic edge. Full review External link

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