Summary:
Set in the 1930's the story takes place in an old fashioned English country house where a family has invited many of their friends up for a weekend shooting party. The story centers around the McCordle family, particularly the man of the house, William McCordle. Getting on in years William has become benefactor to many of his relatives and friends. As the weekend goes on and secrets are revealed, it seems everyone, above stairs and below, wants a piece of William and his money, but how far will they go to get it?
| Runtime: | 137 min |
|---|---|
| Rating: | Rated R for some language and brief sexuality. |
| Production: | USA Films |
| Genres: | Drama, Mystery, Comedy |
| Countries: | USA, UK, Italy |
| Language: | English |
| Home Release Date: | Jun 25, 2002 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| Robert Altman | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bob Balaban | Idea |
| Julian Fellowes | Written By |
| Robert Altman | Idea |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Maggie Smith | Constance Trentham |
| Ryan Phillippe | Henry Denton |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bob Balaban | Morris Weissman |
| Camilla Rutherford | Isobel McCordle |
| Charles Dance | Lord Raymond Stockbridge |
| Claudie Blakley | Mabel Nesbitt |
| Geraldine Somerville | Louisa Stockbridge |
| James Wilby | Freddie Nesbitt |
| Jeremy Northam | Ivor Novello |
| Kristin Scott Thomas | Sylvia McCordle |
| Laurence Fox | Rupert Standish |
| Michael Gambon | William McCordle |
| Natasha Wightman | Lavinia Meredith |
| Tom Hollander | Anthony Meredith |
| Trent Ford | Jeremy Blond |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bob Balaban | Producer |
| David Levy | Producer |
| Hannah Leader | Executive Producer |
| Jane Barclay | Executive Producer |
| Jane Frazer | Co-Producer |
| Joshua Astrachan | Co-Producer |
| Julian Fellowes | Associate Producer |
| Robert Altman | Producer |
| Robert Jones | Executive Producer |
| Sharon Harel | Executive Producer |
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