Country (1981)
Country is a 1981 drama movie directed by Richard Eyre, with a running time of 1h 22m. It stars Leo McKern, James Fox and Wendy Hiller.
In 1945, the Carlions assemble at an English country house for a family gathering. During the event, they must determine who is to take over the family brewing empire, since the present head of the business, Sir Frederick, is getting old. The results of the 1945 general election causes a major stir, and some angry farmers occupy a barn.
Where to watch Country
Stream: Britbox Apple TV channel
Cast
- Leo McKern as Sir Frederick Carlion
- James Fox as Philip Carlion
- Wendy Hiller as Daisy - Lady Carlion
- Penelope Wilton as Virginia Carlion
- Jill Bennett as Alice Carlion
- Deborah Norton as Faith
- Joan Greenwood as Dollie van der Biek
- Alan Webb as Sir Piers Blair
- Tim Seely as Andrew Oliphant - Father
- Frederick Alexander as Andrew Oliphant - Son
- Frederick Treves as Matthew Harcourt
- Eliza Buckingham as Margaret Harcourt