Gosford Park (2001)

Release date: 2002-01-18
Country: USA|UK|Italy
Language: English
Director: Robert Altman
Production Co: USA Films, Capitol Films, Film Council
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Rating: 7.2/10
Length: 2h 11min

Storyline

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, William McCordle. Getting on in years, William has become benefactor to many of his relatives and friends. As the weekend goes on, secrets are revealed, and it seems everyone, above stairs and below, wants a piece of William and his money, but how far will they go to get it?

Plot Keywords

england, scottish accent, police investigation, murder investigation, illegitimate child, high society, ensemble film, comedy of manners, chambermaid, glass of milk, social class, whodunit, telephone call, orphan, biological father, birth mother, year 1932, period drama, kitchen, sister sister relationship

Short Review

Taking advantage of a splendid cast, a sharply focused script and the fresh English setting, "Gosford Park" emerges as one of the most satisfying of Robert Altman's numerous ensemble pictures.