The Grotesque (1995)
Gentlemen don't eat poets.
Sir Hugo is more interested in reconstructing dinosaur bones than in paying attention to his wife, Lady Harriet. He's not thrilled when daughter Cleo brings home her betrothed, Sidney, who aspires to be a poet. The new butler, Fledge, provides Lady Harriet with the attention she's been missing and then seduces Sidney. Did he have a role in Sidney's disappearance as well?
Director: John-Paul Davidson
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: September 9, 1995
Cast
- Alan Bates - Sir Hugo Coal
- Theresa Russell - Lady Harriet Coal
- Sting - Fledge
- Lena Headey - Cleo Coal
- Jim Carter - George Lecky
- Anna Massey - Mrs. Giblet
- Trudie Styler - Doris
- Maria Aitken - Lavinia Freebody
- James Fleet - Inspector Limp
- Steven Mackintosh - Sidney Giblet
Screenplay
- Patrick McGrath (Screenplay)
- Patrick McGrath (Novel)
Music: Anne Dudley
Cinematography: Andrew Dunn
Editing: Tracey Wadmore-Smith, Tariq Anwar
Production: Xingu Films, J&M Entertainment
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John-Paul Davidson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Grotesque about?
- Sir Hugo is more interested in reconstructing dinosaur bones than in paying attention to his wife, Lady Harriet. He's not thrilled when daughter Cleo brings home her betrothed, Sidney, who aspires to be a poet. The new butler, Fledge, provides Lady Harriet with the attention she's been missing and then seduces Sidney. Did he have a role in Sidney's disappearance as well?
- Who directed The Grotesque?
- The Grotesque was directed by John-Paul Davidson.
- Who stars in The Grotesque?
- The Grotesque stars Alan Bates, Theresa Russell, Sting, Lena Headey, Jim Carter, Anna Massey.
- How long is The Grotesque?
- The Grotesque has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is The Grotesque?
- The Grotesque is a Comedy, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller film.
- Where was The Grotesque produced?
- The Grotesque was produced in United Kingdom.