The Draughtsman's Contract
“A landscape of lust and cunning.”
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Sooner, Pathé Home |
About The Draughtsman's Contract
The Draughtsman's Contract is a 1982 English-language history, mystery and comedy film directed by Peter Greenaway. The cast is led by Anthony Higgins, Janet Suzman, Dave Hill. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 300 ratings.
The Draughtsman's Contract was produced by BFI and Channel Four Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on November 12, 1982, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Peter Greenaway
- Writers
- Peter Greenaway
- Release date
- November 12, 1982
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $0 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- BFI, Channel Four Films
The Draughtsman's Contract cast & crew
The Draughtsman's Contract was directed by Peter Greenaway and written by Peter Greenaway.
The cast features Anthony Higgins as Mr. Neville, Janet Suzman as Virginia Herbert, Dave Hill as Herbert, Alastair G. Cumming as Philip - Mr. Neville's assistant (as Alastair Cummings), Anne-Louise Lambert as Sarah Talmann, and Hugh Fraser as Mr. Talmann.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Nyman, cinematography is by Curtis Clark, and it was produced by David Payne.
Is The Draughtsman's Contract worth watching?
The Draughtsman's Contract holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 278 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed history films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy history, mystery, and comedy, The Draughtsman's Contract is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Draughtsman's Contract
Anthony Higgins
Mr. Neville
Janet Suzman
Virginia Herbert
Dave Hill
Herbert
Alastair G. Cumming
Philip - Mr. Neville's assistant (as Alastair Cummings)
Anne-Louise Lambert
Sarah Talmann
Hugh Fraser
Mr. Talmann
Neil Cunningham
Thomas Noyes
David Meyer
Poulenc Brother
Tony Meyer
Poulenc Brother
Nicholas Amer
Mr Parkes
Suzan Crowley
Mrs Pierpont
Lynda La Plante
Mrs Clement
The Draughtsman's Contract — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Draughtsman's Contract in India?
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▸Where can I watch The Draughtsman's Contract in the US?
In the US, The Draughtsman's Contract is streaming on Kino Film Collection, Kanopy, and Hoopla, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch The Draughtsman's Contract in the UK?
In the UK, The Draughtsman's Contract is streaming on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, and BFI Player Apple TV Channel, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
▸What language is The Draughtsman's Contract in?
The Draughtsman's Contract is originally in English, with audio tracks including Dutch, English, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Draughtsman's Contract?
The Draughtsman's Contract runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is The Draughtsman's Contract rated?
The Draughtsman's Contract is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 278 ratings.
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