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Overview

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Director:

Michael Radford

Writers:

James Fox (novel)
Michael Radford (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:

May 1988 (USA) more

Tagline:

In England they were the elite, but bound by rules of society. In Kenya there were no rules, only glamour, decadence . . . and murder. more

Plot:

A millionaire past his prime and his young wife arrive in Kenya circa 1940 to find that the other affluent... more | add synopsis

Awards:

Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards. more

NewsDesk:
(2 articles)

Hugh Grant
 (From The Hollywood News. 16 December 2008, 7:57 PM, PST)

Scacchi Relives Heartache For Acting Role
 (From WENN. 1 April 2008, 12:38 AM, PDT)

User Comments:

I read the book. more (21 total)


Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Greta Scacchi ... Lady Diana Broughton

Charles Dance ... Josslyn Hay

Joss Ackland ... 'Jock' Delves Broughton
Sarah Miles ... Alice de Janzé
Geraldine Chaplin ... Nina Soames
Ray McAnally ... Morris
Murray Head ... Lizzie

John Hurt ... Gilbert Colvile
Trevor Howard ... Jack Soames
Susan Fleetwood ... Gladys, Lady Delamer
Catherine Neilson ... Lady June Carberry

Hugh Grant ... Hugh
Alan Dobie ... Harragin
Gregor Fisher ... McPherson
Jacqueline Pearce ... Idina
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Additional Details

Runtime:

107 min

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.75 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Filming Locations:

Kenya more


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Quotes:

Lady Diana Broughton: I've got a bet going with my friend. She says I won't be able to get three words out of you.
Gilbert Colvile: [vacantly] Oh. Really.
[he walks away]
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Soundtrack:

The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy more


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12 out of 15 people found the following comment useful.
I read the book., 22 January 2002
Author: Chloe13141414 (Chloe13141414@aol.com) from Marblehead, Mass.

Was well into the film before I realized it was based on the factual story of a famous murder case. I was transported and still feel that way every time I get a chance to enjoy it again. I forgot who the actors were-they became the characters. That's how you know a film is splendid. I love the restraint of a fine British actor. No words are wasted. A glance tells it all. Everyone in the cast should be knighted by the Queen! I'll drop her Majesty a line right away. Chloe

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