The platonic relationship between artist Dora Carrington (Dame Emma Thompson) and writer Lytton Strachey (Jonathan Pryce) in the early twentieth century.
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Title: Carrington (1995)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Emma Thompson | ... | Dora Carrington | |
| Jonathan Pryce | ... | Lytton Strachey | |
| Steven Waddington | ... | Ralph Partridge | |
| Samuel West | ... | Gerald Brenan | |
| Rufus Sewell | ... | Mark Gertler | |
| Penelope Wilton | ... | Lady Ottoline Morrell | |
| Janet McTeer | ... | Vanessa Bell | |
| Peter Blythe | ... | Phillip Morrell | |
| Jeremy Northam | ... | Beacus Penrose | |
| Alex Kingston | ... | Frances Partridge | |
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Sebastian Harcombe | ... | Roger Senhouse |
| Richard Clifford | ... | Clive Bell | |
| David Ryall | ... | Mayor | |
| Stephen Boxer | ... | Military Rep | |
| Annabel Mullion | ... | Mary Hutchinson | |
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The story of the relationship between painter Dora Carrington (Dame Emma Thompson) and author Lytton Strachey (Jonathan Pryce) in a World War I England of cottages and countryside. Although platonic due to Strachey's homosexuality, the relationship was nevertheless a deep and complicated one. When Carrington did develop a more physical relationship with soldier Ralph Partridge (Steven Waddington), Strachey was able to welcome him as a friend, although Partridge remained somewhat uneasy, not so much with Strachey's sexual orientation as with the fact that he was a conscientious objector. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26}
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Dora Carrington: Don't you like Ottoline?
Lytton Strachey: I'm devoted to Ottoline. She's like the Eiffel Tower. She's very silly, but, she affords excellent views.
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Performed by Simon Chamberlain, Ray Babbington, Stuart Brooks & John Piper
Written by J. L. Stewart
Arranged by Simon Chamberlain
© DORA Productions LTD
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Emma Thompson previously played a woman in love with a gay man in Peter's Friends (1992). See more »Quotes
Lytton Strachey: There must be some compensation for having friends in high places.Dora Carrington: Don't you like Ottoline?
Lytton Strachey: I'm devoted to Ottoline. She's like the Eiffel Tower. She's very silly, but, she affords excellent views.
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Stomp DancePerformed by Simon Chamberlain, Ray Babbington, Stuart Brooks & John Piper
Written by J. L. Stewart
Arranged by Simon Chamberlain
© DORA Productions LTD
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EnglishRelease Date:
10 November 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Opening Weekend USA:
$151,722, 12 November 1995Gross USA:
$3,242,342Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$3,242,342Company Credits
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"Carrington" has Christopher Hampton's great stamp on it and the fine performances of Emma Thompson (as the lead, artist Dora Carrington), and Jonathan Pryce (hilarious as Lytton Strachey). Also in the cast are Sam West, Jeremy Northam, Steven Waddington and Rufus Sewell, all entangled in some way with Carrington and all the time the love of her life is the one man she can't fully have.
Her story is a tragic one and extremely moving, with a lot of twists and turns along the way. Lots of sections are explicit while others are brilliantly understated, particular concerning Carrington and Strachey together. Light relief is provided with scenes including the conscientious objector hearing. We also get an insight into what makes Carrington tick as an artist, what inspires her and makes her grow.
My favourite scene of all though is Carrington, alone in a garden watching all the lovers in the house switching off the lights in their rooms until she sits in darkness.