Relative Values (2000)

A man returns home with his bride-to-be, an actress, who turns out to be the sister of his family's maid.

Director:

Eric Styles

Writers:

Noel Coward (play), Paul Rattigan,

Stars:

Julie Andrews, Edward Atterton, William Baldwin

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Julie Andrews	...	Felicity Marshwood
Edward Atterton	...	Nigel Marshwood
William Baldwin	...	Don Lucas
Colin Firth	...	Peter Ingleton
Stephen Fry	...	Frederick Crestwell
Sophie Thompson	...	Dora Moxton 'Moxie'
Jeanne Tripplehorn	...	Miranda Frayle / Freda Birch
Stephanie Beacham	...	Elizabeth
Gaye Brown	...	Lady Hayling
Anwen Carlisle	...	Alice
Kathryn Dimery	...	Mrs Crane
Charles Edwards	...	Phillip Bateman-Tobias
Michael Higgs	...	Film director
John Hinnigan	...	Stable boy
Patrick Marley	...	Hawkins

Storyline

A comedy of discriminating taste and dirty little secrets, the story is set in 1952 England, where Nigel, the Earl of Marshwood, woos Hollywood star Miranda Frayle, upsetting both his mother, Countess Felicity of Marshwood, and her former love, fellow Hollywood star Don Lucas. Right before the engagement party to be held at Marshwood, Moxie, the Countess's personal maid and best friend reveals that Miranda is her estranged sister. Crestwell, the Countess's butler, quickly devises a plan-but an inebriated Lucas's arrival at Marshwood to try to talk to Miranda causes all chaos to break loose.

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Plot Keywords:

actress | love | retirement | movie star | 1950s | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for language

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 June 2000 (UK)

Also Known As:

Gente con clase

Filming Locations:

Isle of Man

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£88,454 (UK) (23 June 2000)

Gross:

ESP 61,633,656 (Spain) (29 June 2001)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Encore Media Group, Isle of Man Film Commission, Isle of Man Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Whilst filming on the Isle of Man in 1999, the cast joined members of the public to watch the eclipse. This provoked such surprise that more people ended up watching Julie Andrews than the eclipse.

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Quotes

Miranda Frayle: I am leaving; I am taking the 11 o'clock train.
Nigel: No, you can't do that!
Miranda Frayle: Why?
Nigel: It's a terrible train. You have to change twice!

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Connections

Referenced in QI: Film (2009)

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Soundtracks

"Almost Like Being in Love"
Written by Alan Jay Lerner, Frederick Loewe
Performed by Rick Riso
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

User Reviews

Value it for what it is, not whether it comes up to the original

Most of the criticism has been because the gags of Noel Coward about class are not so funny now as they were then. But that is just to judge the film by the play. It's *mildly* funny - I dozed at the beginning but then woke up when I realised how enjoyable it was. The real gems are the superb performances all the way through and the way English and American life, mannerisms and etiquette of the 50's (when they were far more distinct) are portrayed so touchingly. Luxuriate in a nice comfy cinema seat (if they have them near you) and be pampered by it!