The Tichborne Claimant (1999)
Based on a true story, set in the late 19th century: Lord Tichborne, the ninth richest nobleman in England, disappears after a South American shipwreck. Some years later his erudite Afro-English valet, Bogle, is sent to investigate rumors that Tichborne survived and settled in Australia. An alcoholic ruffian answer's Bogle's inquiries claiming to be the lost heir. Bogle suspects fraud, but conspires with the claimant to split the inheritance should the latter succesfully pass himself off to friends, family and the courts. As the claimant returns to England to continue his charade, enough people confirm his identity to make both the claimant and Bogle believe that he just might be the rightful heir after all.
Director: David Yates
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: November 12, 1999
Cast
- Robert Pugh - The Claimant
- John Kani - Bogle
- Stephen Fry - Hawkins
- John Gielgud - Cockburn
- Robert Hardy - Lord Rivers
- Rachael Dowling - Mary Anne
- Charles Gray - Arundell
- James Villiers - Uncle Henry
- Dudley Sutton - Onslow Onslow
- Paola Dionisotti - The Dowager
Screenplay
Music: Nicholas Hooper
Editing: Jamie Trevill
Production: Redbus Film Distribution, Bigger Picture Company, Isle of Man Film Commission, Swiftcall
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on true story, historical
More Films by Director: David Yates
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Tichborne Claimant about?
- Based on a true story, set in the late 19th century: Lord Tichborne, the ninth richest nobleman in England, disappears after a South American shipwreck. Some years later his erudite Afro-English valet, Bogle, is sent to investigate rumors that Tichborne survived and settled in Australia. An alcoholic ruffian answer's Bogle's inquiries claiming to be the lost heir. Bogle suspects fraud, but conspires with the claimant to split the inheritance should the latter succesfully pass himself off to friends, family and the courts. As the claimant returns to England to continue his charade, enough people confirm his identity to make both the claimant and Bogle believe that he just might be the rightful heir after all.
- Who directed The Tichborne Claimant?
- The Tichborne Claimant was directed by David Yates.
- Who stars in The Tichborne Claimant?
- The Tichborne Claimant stars Robert Pugh, John Kani, Stephen Fry, John Gielgud, Robert Hardy, Rachael Dowling.
- How long is The Tichborne Claimant?
- The Tichborne Claimant has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Tichborne Claimant?
- The Tichborne Claimant is a Drama film.
- Where was The Tichborne Claimant produced?
- The Tichborne Claimant was produced in United Kingdom.