The Last September (1999)

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... See full summary »

Director:

Deborah Warner

Writers:

Elizabeth Bowen (novel), John Banville (screenplay)

Stars:

Michael Gambon, Tom Hickey, Keeley Hawes

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Gambon	...	Sir Richard Naylor
Tom Hickey	...	O'Brien
Keeley Hawes	...	Lois Farquar
David Tennant	...	Captain Gerald Colthurst
Richard Roxburgh	...	Captain Daventry
Gary Lydon	...	Peter Connolly
Maggie Smith	...	Lady Myra Naylor
Maeve Kearney	...	Maid 1
Lambert Wilson	...	Hugo Montmorency
Jane Birkin	...	Francie Montmorency
Jonathan Slinger	...	Laurence Carstairs
Francine Mulrooney	...	Maid 2
Fiona Shaw	...	Marda Norton
Emily Nagle	...	Livvy Connolly
Catherine Walsh	...	Doreen Hartigan

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

1920s | soldier | ireland | british army | snob | 

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Taglines:

In the heart of a young woman, lies a secret that divides a nation.

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Genres:

Drama | History | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some violence and sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

Trimark Pictures

Country:

France UK Ireland

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 April 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Az utolsó ősz

Filming Locations:

Ireland

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$22,981 (USA) (21 April 2000)

Gross:

$469,974 (USA) (9 June 2000)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Matrix Films, Scala Thunder, Bórd Scannán na hÉireann

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Sensation Rag"
(1917)
Written by Edwin B. Edwards (as Edwin Edwards)
(Some credit The Original Dixieland Jazz Band as writers)
Performed by The Original Dixieland Jazz Band
Published by EMI Limited Partnership Limited

User Reviews

Great film with Maggie Smith turning in an amazing performance as always

A great great film on many levels. As always, Maggie Smith turns in an amazing performance, as she has consistently done so throughout her career. Jane Birkin, Fiona Shaw and Michael Gambon also are wonderful to watch. The story itself is quite moving and engaging. Beautifully filmed and scored.