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    Gosford Park

    • 20012001
    • RR
    • 2h 11min
    IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    82K
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    Gosford Park (2001)
    Trailer
    Trailer0:37
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    ComedyDramaMystery

    Set in the 1930s, this movie brings a group of pretentious rich and famous together for a weekend of relaxation at a hunting resort. But when a murder occurs, each one of these interesting characters becomes a suspect.Set in the 1930s, this movie brings a group of pretentious rich and famous together for a weekend of relaxation at a hunting resort. But when a murder occurs, each one of these interesting characters becomes a suspect.Set in the 1930s, this movie brings a group of pretentious rich and famous together for a weekend of relaxation at a hunting resort. But when a murder occurs, each one of these interesting characters becomes a suspect.Set in the 1930s, this movie brings a group of pretentious rich and famous together for a weekend of relaxation at a hunting resort. But when a murder occurs, each one of these interesting characters becomes a suspect.Set in the 1930s, this movie brings a group of pretentious rich and famous together for a weekend of relaxation at a hunting resort. But when a murder occurs, each one of these interesting characters becomes a suspect.

    • Director
      • Robert Altman
    • Writers
      • Julian Fellowes
      • Robert Altman(based upon an idea by)
      • Bob Balaban(based upon an idea by)
    • Stars
      • Maggie Smith
      • Ryan Phillippe
      • Michael Gambon
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Robert Altman
    • Writers
      • Julian Fellowes
      • Robert Altman(based upon an idea by)
      • Bob Balaban(based upon an idea by)
    • Stars
      • Maggie Smith
      • Ryan Phillippe
      • Michael Gambon
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 673User reviews
    • 131Critic reviews
    • 90Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 36 wins & 74 nominations total

    Videos2

    Gosford Park
    Trailer 0:37
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    Photos80

    Ryan Phillippe and Robert Altman in Gosford Park (2001)
    Kelly Macdonald and Clive Owen in Gosford Park (2001)
    Ryan Phillippe and Kristin Scott Thomas in Gosford Park (2001)
    Richard E. Grant, Emily Watson, and Michael Gambon in Gosford Park (2001)
    Maggie Smith and Kelly Macdonald in Gosford Park (2001)
    Robert Altman, Emily Watson, and Michael Gambon in Gosford Park (2001)
    Kristin Scott Thomas and Stephen Fry in Gosford Park (2001)
    Kristin Scott Thomas, Michael Gambon, Claudie Blakley, Tom Hollander, Geraldine Somerville, and Natasha Wightman in Gosford Park (2001)
    Clive Owen in Gosford Park (2001)
    Ryan Phillippe in Gosford Park (2001)
    Kristin Scott Thomas and Stephen Fry in Gosford Park (2001)
    Jeremy Northam in Gosford Park (2001)

    Top cast

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    Maggie Smith
    Maggie Smith
    • Constance Trenthamas Constance Trentham
    Ryan Phillippe
    Ryan Phillippe
    • Henry Dentonas Henry Denton
    Michael Gambon
    Michael Gambon
    • William McCordleas William McCordle
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Sylvia McCordleas Sylvia McCordle
    Camilla Rutherford
    Camilla Rutherford
    • Isobel McCordleas Isobel McCordle
    Charles Dance
    Charles Dance
    • Raymond Stockbridgeas Raymond Stockbridge
    Geraldine Somerville
    Geraldine Somerville
    • Louisa Stockbridgeas Louisa Stockbridge
    Tom Hollander
    Tom Hollander
    • Anthony Meredithas Anthony Meredith
    Natasha Wightman
    Natasha Wightman
    • Lavinia Meredithas Lavinia Meredith
    Jeremy Northam
    Jeremy Northam
    • Ivor Novelloas Ivor Novello
    Bob Balaban
    Bob Balaban
    • Morris Weissmanas Morris Weissman
    James Wilby
    James Wilby
    • Freddie Nesbittas Freddie Nesbitt
    Claudie Blakley
    Claudie Blakley
    • Mabel Nesbittas Mabel Nesbitt
    Laurence Fox
    Laurence Fox
    • Rupert Standishas Rupert Standish
    Trent Ford
    Trent Ford
    • Jeremy Blondas Jeremy Blond
    Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry
    • Inspector Thompsonas Inspector Thompson
    Ron Webster
    • Constable Dexteras Constable Dexter
    Kelly Macdonald
    Kelly Macdonald
    • Mary Maceachranas Mary Maceachran
    • Director
      • Robert Altman
    • Writers
      • Julian Fellowes
      • Robert Altman(based upon an idea by)
      • Bob Balaban(based upon an idea by)
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    Storyline

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    Set in the 1930s, the story takes place in an old-fashioned English country house where a weekend shooting party is underway. The story centers on the McCordle family, particularly the man of the house, Sir William McCordle (Sir Michael Gambon). Getting on in years, William has become a benefactor to many of his relatives and friends. As the weekend goes on, secrets are revealed, and it seems that everyone, above stairs and below, wants a piece of William and his money, but how far will they go to get it? —Ashley <AMTOT@aol.com>
    englandservantshooting partycountry houseproducer169 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Tea At Four. Dinner At Eight. Murder At Midnight.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Mystery
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for some language and brief sexuality
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The camera is always moving (if only slightly) in every shot as requested by producer and director Robert Altman.
    • Goofs
      The movie takes place in 1932 but some of the songs Ivor Novello sings for the guests didn't come out until years after, like "Glamorous Night" (1935), "Why It Wasn't You" (1937), "I Can Give You a Starlight" (1939) and "Waltz of My Heart" (1939).
    • Quotes

      Mrs. Wilson: What gift do you think a good servant has that separates them from the others? Its the gift of anticipation. And I'm a good servant; I'm better than good, I'm the best; I'm the perfect servant. I know when they'll be hungry, and the food is ready. I know when they'll be tired, and the bed is turned down. I know it before they know it themselves.

    • Crazy credits
      The cast credits at the end are separated between above stairs, visitors and below stairs, arguably listed in order of status within the British class system.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Best Films of 2001 (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Waltz of My Heart
      Performed by Christopher Northam

      Music by Ivor Novello

      Lyrics by Christopher Hassall (as Christopher V. Hassall)

      © Chappell/Music, Ltd.

      By kind permission of Warner/Chappell Music, Ltd.

    User reviews673

    Review
    Top review
    A Class Act
    This is a lovingly crafted, beautifully acted ensemble piece set in an English Country House which is superficially a murder mystery. In reality, it is damning indictment of the class system and the level of servitude expected from those at the top of the tree from those that wait upon them.

    What was surprising was the level of humour that Altman brings to what is, as it unfolds, a very sad story of transgression and loss. Maggie Smith has all the funniest lines as a viscious but impoverished woman who comes to her family with begging cap in hand. Those playing characters "above stairs" all look and sound the part and effortlessly give the impression of wealth and privelege and the callousness that breeds.

    Many of the "downstairs" characters drive the story and there are some wonderfully wry performances from the likes of Richard E Grant and Alan Bates. As the moral centre of the film, Kelly McDonald is excellent and is well matched by Emily Watson as Emily and Clive Owen as Parkes. Ruling the downstairs troop is Helen Mirren whose cool visage hides a seething mass of emotion. A well deserved nomination here.

    Only Robert Altman could assemble a cast of this magnitude and distinction and have many of them speak no more than a few lines ! Greats of English theatre like Derek Jacobi have small but memorable roles and there is not a bad note struck from any of the predominantly English cast.

    I was slightly puzzled by the character played by Ryan Phillipe (although his perforamce was fine) but felt that the intrusion of two Americans into this English mix worked well to highlight the entrenched class roles played by everyone in the house.

    Whilst perhaps not his best work, this is a very good Altman film - we move in and out of conversations whilst never losing their import and the cimematography has a fluidity that few other film makers can match.

    A classy piece of film-making that rewards careful attention from the viewer.
    helpful•13
    5
    • Watchalot
    • Mar 10, 2002

    FAQ5

    • Who is who?
    • Was Ivor Novello a real person?
    • How could "The Americans" not know how the breakfast was served on the third day?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 18, 2002 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Italy
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Gosford Park: Crimen a medianoche
    • Filming locations
      • Syon House, Syon Park, Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • USA Films
      • Capitol Films
      • Film Council
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $19,800,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $41,308,615
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $241,219
      • Dec 30, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $87,754,044
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 11min
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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