The Draughtsman's Contract (1982)
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Reviews Counted: 17 Fresh: 17 Rotten:0 Average Rating: 8/10
Runtime: 1 hr 48 mins
Synopsis: Mrs. Herbert and her husband are having some marital difficulties, so he decides to take a two week holiday by himself. To surprise him on his return, Mrs. Herbert commissions an artist to paint twelve portraits of her estate. The artist agrees, but on the condition that Mrs. Herbert lend him... [More]
Genre: Comedies
Starring: Anthony Higgins, Janet Suzman, Dave Hill, Michael Feast, Hugh Fraser
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It shows the director at his best and most playful, and it's a strange delight.
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02/21/08
One of the best, most original and diabolical films to come out of England.
08/22/07
Artificial in the extreme, it may nevertheless be Greenaway's most naturalistic and easygoing film.
07/05/07
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08/30/04
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Greenaway ploughs the familiar landscape of the murder mystery, but plants in it new, exotic fruits all of his own.
02/13/04
The Draughtsman's Contract is a thoroughly entertaining murder mystery set in 17th century England.
02/04/04
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