The Draughtsman's Contract
"A landscape of lust and cunning."
Originally released in 1982. The Draughtsman's Contract is a history/mystery film. directed by Peter Greenaway.
Starring Anthony Higgins, Janet Suzman, and Dave Hill
Synopsis
A young artist is commissioned by the wife of a wealthy landowner to make a series of drawings of the estate while her husband is away.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 12, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (255 votes)
Budget
$370.8K
Production budget
Box Office
$2.3M
6.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $370,800
- Revenue
- $2,256,246
Production Companies
- BFI
- Film4 Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Draughtsman's Contract about?
A young artist is commissioned by the wife of a wealthy landowner to make a series of drawings of the estate while her husband is away.
Who directed The Draughtsman's Contract?
The Draughtsman's Contract was directed by Peter Greenaway.
How long is The Draughtsman's Contract?
The Draughtsman's Contract has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Draughtsman's Contract released?
The Draughtsman's Contract was released on November 12, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Draughtsman's Contract?
The main cast of The Draughtsman's Contract includes Anthony Higgins, Janet Suzman, Dave Hill, Anne-Louise Lambert, Hugh Fraser.
Is The Draughtsman's Contract worth watching?
The Draughtsman's Contract has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 255 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.