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1982


The Draughtsman's Contract

Volumes and volumes were written about this Peter Greenaway's film and I don't think I can add anything. All the superlative degrees are quite appropriate. Masterpiece!

I like this summary:

A young artist is contracted to execute twelve drawings of a lavish country house in 17th century England. Drawn into an amorous relationship with the two devious ladies of the house, he sketches and produces visual hints of murder. He soon finds himself caught in the simmering viciousness of the overrefined souls of the landed aristocracy. As always, Peter Greenaway supplies gorgeous compositions that meditate on the artist's passion for order and the tyranny of systems©whether social or aesthetic. "The most original and compelling British film in years." (Newsweek) "Astonishingly elegant!" (NY Times) "A comedy-mystery laced with Triple-Sec humor."


Soundtrack is at Soundtracks page.


Anthony Higgins' "The Draughtsman's Contract" autographed photos are at "Photos, autographes and portraits" page.


Promo photos are at "Movie promotional photos".

Screenshots from "The Draughtsman's Contract. Behind the Scene" and from deleted scenes of the movie are at "Behind the scene" page.


Let's begin with restoration caps. As you know, this movie was made on 16mm film and blown up to 35 mm. So it's quality was very far from perfection. Some restorations made a picture clearer, brighter and richer. Let's take a look!

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  • Soundtrack is at Soundtracks page.
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    Photos

  • Promo photos are at "Movie promotional photos".
  • Anthony Higgins' "The Draughtsman's Contract" autographed photos are at "Photos, autographes and portraits" page.
  • Caps from "The Draughtsman's Contract. Behind the Scene" and from deleted scenes of the movie are at "Behind the scene" page.
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    Also Known As

  • Meurtre dans un jardin anglais (France)
  • ©©©©©©©© ©©©©©©©©©©©© (Russia)
  • Der Kontrakt des Zeichners (Germany)


  • Release Date

  • Italy - September 1982 (Venice Film Festival)
  • USA 2 October 1982 (New York Film Festival)
  • Germany - 19 February 1983 (Berlin International Film Festival)
  • USA - 22 June 1983 (limited)
  • Sweden - 30 September 1983


  • Time

  • 1h 43m

    Cast and Crew

    Writers: Peter Greenaway
    Director: Peter Greenaway
    Music: Michael Nyman

    Actors: Anthony Higgins (Mr. Neville)
    Janet Suzman (Mrs. Herbert)
    Anne-Louise Lambert (Mrs. Talmann)
    Hugh Fraser (Mr. Talmann)
    Neil Cunningham (Mr. Noyes)
    Dave Hill (Mr. Herbert)
    David Gant (Mr. Seymour)
    David Meyer (The Poulencs)
    Tony Meyer (The Poulencs)
    Nicolas Amer (Mr. Parkes)
    Suzan Crowley (Mrs. Pierpont)
    Lynda La Plante (as Lynda Marchal) (Mrs. Clement)
    and others


    Awards:

    NONE



    Links

  • The Draughtsman's Contract at IMDb
  • Peter Greenaway. Official site