The Manor (1999)
The Manor is a 1999 crime movie directed by Kenneth Berris, with a running time of 1h 55m. It stars Greta Scacchi, Gabrielle Anwar and Laura Harris.
The Manor, a dark funny version of Akira Kurosawa's " Rashomon". During a snowstorm, Patrick Roarke, a manservant, is found dead at the bottom of the main staircase in a gothic English mansion. Inspector Hatcher is sent to investigate the death. When he arrives, he finds a household consisting of five women. When questioned by the inspector, each of the women tells a different story, all of which are illustrated by flashback scenes showing the events as related by that particular person. Everybody seems to protect somebody and the inspector becomes increasingly intoxicated as he tries to untangle the web of lies in his endeavour to find out the truth.
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What is The Manor about?
The Manor, a dark funny version of Akira Kurosawa's " Rashomon". During a snowstorm, Patrick Roarke, a manservant, is found dead at the bottom of the main staircase in a gothic English mansion. Inspector Hatcher is sent to investigate the death. When he arrives, he finds a household consisting of five women. When questioned by the inspector, each of the women tells a different story, all of which are illustrated by flashback scenes showing the events as related by that particular person. Everybody seems to protect somebody and the inspector becomes increasingly intoxicated as he tries to untangle the web of lies in his endeavour to find out the truth.
When was The Manor released?
The Manor was released on 11 February 1999.
How long is The Manor?
The Manor runs 1h 55m.
Who made The Manor?
The Manor was directed by Kenneth Berris.
Cast
- Greta Scacchi as Mrs. Ravenscroft
- Gabrielle Anwar as Charlotte Kleiner
- Laura Harris as Gillian Ravenscroft
- Martin Dejdar as Tomas Hatcher
- Edie McClurg as Mrs. French
- Fay Masterson as Dolly
- Peter O'Toole as Mr. Ravenscroft
- Nicholas Ball as Sir Everett Blake
- Mark Huntley as Patrick Roarke
- Jessica Marshall-Gardiner as Miss Spencer
- Michael Halstead as Mr. Forrester
- Robert Russell as Doctor McBride