The Draughtsman's Contract (1982)
The Draughtsman's Contract is a 1982 history movie directed by Peter Greenaway, with a running time of 1h 48m. It stars Anthony Higgins, Janet Suzman and Dave Hill.
R. Neville, a brash young draftsman, is hired to make a dozen landscape illustrations at the estate of Mr Herbert and his wife Virginia. Aside from monetary compensation, the arrangement includes a sexual liaison offered to Neville by Virginia while her estranged husband is away. But when the murdered body of Mr Herbert is discovered at the estate, mysterious clues found in Neville's drawings point to the identity of the killer.
Quick answers
What is The Draughtsman's Contract about?
R. Neville, a brash young draftsman, is hired to make a dozen landscape illustrations at the estate of Mr Herbert and his wife Virginia. Aside from monetary compensation, the arrangement includes a sexual liaison offered to Neville by Virginia while her estranged husband is away. But when the murdered body of Mr Herbert is discovered at the estate, mysterious clues found in Neville's drawings point to the identity of the killer.
When was The Draughtsman's Contract released?
The Draughtsman's Contract was released on 12 November 1982.
How long is The Draughtsman's Contract?
The Draughtsman's Contract runs 1h 48m.
Who made The Draughtsman's Contract?
The Draughtsman's Contract was directed by Peter Greenaway.
Where can I watch The Draughtsman's Contract?
The Draughtsman's Contract is available on Kino Film Collection, Hoopla, Kanopy, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch The Draughtsman's Contract
Stream: Kino Film Collection
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Anthony Higgins as Mr. Neville
- Janet Suzman as Virginia Herbert
- Dave Hill as Herbert
- Anne-Louise Lambert as Sarah Talmann
- Hugh Fraser as Mr. Talmann
- Neil Cunningham as Thomas Noyes
- David Meyer as Poulenc Brother
- Tony Meyer as Poulenc Brother
- Nicholas Amer as Mr Parkes
- Suzan Crowley as Mrs Pierpont
- Lynda La Plante as Mrs Clement
- Michael Feast as The Statue