Country (1981)
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.
Director: Richard Eyre
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: October 20, 1981
Cast
- Leo McKern - Sir Frederick Carlion
- James Fox - Philip Carlion
- Wendy Hiller - Daisy - Lady Carlion
- Penelope Wilton - Virginia Carlion
- Jill Bennett - Alice Carlion
- Deborah Norton - Faith
- Joan Greenwood - Dollie van der Biek
- Alan Webb - Sir Piers Blair
- Tim Seely - Andrew Oliphant - Father
- Frederick Alexander - Andrew Oliphant - Son
Screenplay
Music: Nick Bicât
Cinematography: Nat Crosby
Editing: David Martin
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
country house, world war ii, patriarch, war photographer, spanish civil war (1936-39), birthday party, family business , conservatism, ballroom dancing, male homosexuality, election, presumed dead, long lost relative, female journalist, family gathering
More Films by Director: Richard Eyre
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Country about?
- 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.
- Who directed Country?
- Country was directed by Richard Eyre.
- Who stars in Country?
- Country stars Leo McKern, James Fox, Wendy Hiller, Penelope Wilton, Jill Bennett, Deborah Norton.
- How long is Country?
- Country has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Country?
- Country is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Country produced?
- Country was produced in United Kingdom.