Langrishe, Go Down (1978)
In the late 1930s, three reclusive middle-aged spinster sisters live on their run down family estate in Ireland. Otto Beck, a perpetual graduate student from Bavaria with a habit of making pompous declamations, rents the back lodge to work on his esoteric thesis. Imogen Langrishe, the least repressed of the sisters, begins an affair with Otto. Imogen takes the love affair seriously, but Otto just enjoys the cheap lodging and the comfort of Imogen.
Director: David Hugh Jones
Genre: Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: September 20, 1978
Cast
- Judi Dench - Imogen Langrishe
- Jeremy Irons - Otto Beck
- Annette Crosbie - Helen Langrishe
- Harold Pinter - Barry Shannon
- Susan Williamson - Lily Langrishe
- Margaret Whiting - Maureen Layde
- Arthur O'Sullivan - Joseph Feeney
- Michael O'Brien - Priest
- Liam O'Callaghan - Mr. Langrishe
- Joan O'Hara - Mrs. Langrishe
Screenplay
- Harold Pinter (Screenplay)
- Aidan Higgins (Novel)
Music: Carl Davis
Cinematography: Elmer Cossey
Editing: Chris Wimble
Production: BBC, RTÉ
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: David Hugh Jones
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Langrishe, Go Down about?
- In the late 1930s, three reclusive middle-aged spinster sisters live on their run down family estate in Ireland. Otto Beck, a perpetual graduate student from Bavaria with a habit of making pompous declamations, rents the back lodge to work on his esoteric thesis. Imogen Langrishe, the least repressed of the sisters, begins an affair with Otto. Imogen takes the love affair seriously, but Otto just enjoys the cheap lodging and the comfort of Imogen.
- Who directed Langrishe, Go Down?
- Langrishe, Go Down was directed by David Hugh Jones.
- Who stars in Langrishe, Go Down?
- Langrishe, Go Down stars Judi Dench, Jeremy Irons, Annette Crosbie, Harold Pinter, Susan Williamson, Margaret Whiting.
- How long is Langrishe, Go Down?
- Langrishe, Go Down has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Langrishe, Go Down?
- Langrishe, Go Down is a Drama, Romance, TV Movie film.
- Where was Langrishe, Go Down produced?
- Langrishe, Go Down was produced in United Kingdom.