Description
In an apparently idyllic 17th century Wiltshire, an ambitious draughtsman, Mr Neville, (
Anthony Higgins) is commissioned by an aristocrat's wife, Mrs Herbert (
Janet Suzman) to produce twelve drawings of her husband's estate. In return he will receive payment, board and bed - hers! With a contract extending much further than either the purse or the sketch pad the sketches themselves prove to be of even greater significance upon the discovery of the body of Mr. Herbert in the moat.
Extravagant costumes, a twisting plot, elegantly barbed dialogue and a mesmerising score by
Michael Nyman make this witty, stylised, erotic country house murder mystery a treat for ear, eye and mind.
Details
Released: Wed 23 Nov 2005
Catalogue Number: DAVID0126
Rating: 
- Actors: Neil Cunningham, Hugh Fraser, Peter Greenaway, Anthony Higgins, Anne Louise Lambert, Michael Nyman, Janet Suzman
- Feature:
- Filmed Introduction By Peter Greenaway
- Feature Commentary By Peter Greenaway
- Interview With Composer Michael Nyman
- Behind-the-scenes Footage
- On Set Interviews
- Deleted Scenes
- Theatrical Trailers For 'The Draughtsman's Contract' & 'A Zed & Two Noughts'
- Featurette On The Film's Digital Restoration
- Photo Gallery
- Discs: 1
- Format: PAL
- Release Year: 1982
- Running Time: 104 minutes
Availability
Estimated despatch 14-20 days after ordering.
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