The Last September (2000)
In 1920s Ireland, an elderly couple reside over a tired country estate. Living with them are their high-spirited niece, their Oxford student nephew, and married house guests, who are trying to cover up that they are presently homeless. The niece enjoys romantic frolics with a soldier and a hidden guerrilla fighter. All of the principals are thrown into turmoil when one more guest arrives with considerable wit and unwanted advice.
Director: Deborah Warner
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: April 28, 2000
Cast
- Michael Gambon - Sir Richard Naylor
- Maggie Smith - Lady Myra Naylor
- Keeley Hawes - Lois Farquar
- David Tennant - Captain Gerald Colthurst
- Fiona Shaw - Marda Norton
- Richard Roxburgh - Captain Daventry
- Lambert Wilson - Hugo Montmorency
- Jane Birkin - Francie Montmorency
- Emily Nagle - Livvy Connolly
- Jonathan Slinger - Laurence Carstairs
Screenplay
- John Banville (Screenplay)
- Elizabeth Bowen (Novel)
Music: Zbigniew Preisner
Cinematography: Slawomir Idziak
Editing: Kate Evans
Production: Matrix Films & Television, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Deborah Warner
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Last September about?
- In 1920s Ireland, an elderly couple reside over a tired country estate. Living with them are their high-spirited niece, their Oxford student nephew, and married house guests, who are trying to cover up that they are presently homeless. The niece enjoys romantic frolics with a soldier and a hidden guerrilla fighter. All of the principals are thrown into turmoil when one more guest arrives with considerable wit and unwanted advice.
- Who directed The Last September?
- The Last September was directed by Deborah Warner.
- Who stars in The Last September?
- The Last September stars Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith, Keeley Hawes, David Tennant, Fiona Shaw, Richard Roxburgh.
- How long is The Last September?
- The Last September has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is The Last September?
- The Last September is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Last September produced?
- The Last September was produced in United Kingdom.