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Langrishe, Go Down (1978)

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Reviews Counted:10

Fresh:7

Rotten:3

Average Rating:5.9/10

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins

Genre: Dramas

Theatrical Release:Jul 17, 2002 Limited

Synopsis: This British film from 1978 stars Judi Dench as Imogen Lagrishe, an aristocratic landowner, and Jeremy Irons as Otto Beck, a struggling intellectual, who fall into a passionate love affair that... This British film from 1978 stars Judi Dench as Imogen Lagrishe, an aristocratic landowner, and Jeremy Irons as Otto Beck, a struggling intellectual, who fall into a passionate love affair that tests the limits of Langrishe's relationship with her sisters and Beck's dedication to his studies. Based on the novel by Aidan Higgins, with a screenplay from Harold Pinter, LANGRISHE, GO DOWN originally played on BBC television, but was never released in theaters. LANGRISHE, GO DOWN showcases early, detailed performances by Dench and Irons as lovers who struggle to keep their emotions in check with their intellects. The careful pace and witty dialogue from Pinter allow these two future award winners to bring the power and style of the British theatrical tradition to the screen. [More]

Starring: Judi Dench, Jeremy Irons

Starring: Judi Dench, Jeremy Irons

Director: David Hugh Jones

Director: David Hugh Jones
Screenwriter: Harold Pinter
Studio: Castle Hill Productions

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  • In 1930s Dublin, German scholar Otto Peck (Academy Award-winner Jeremy Irons, Reversal of Fortune) plunges into a torrid love affair with Imogen Langrishe (Academy Award-winner Judi Dench, Shakespeare in Love), a fading flower of the English noble class living in a decadent family plantation with her sisters. Written by and featuring acclaimed playwright Harold Pinter (Betrayal), this delicate and moving tale of secret love, directed by David Hugh Jones (84 Charing Cross Road), features two of England's greatest actors at their finest.
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    The spectacle of two such ferocious actors going at it in the context of a complex, thoughtful drama makes this one worth going down for.

    Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
    07/20/03
    Michael Tunison
    Michael Tunison
    Boxoffice Magazine

    A movie that looks like a muddy second-generation Xerox and contains all the emotional and intellectual appeal of cold tea and soggy toast.

    Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
    07/19/03
    Manohla Dargis
    Manohla Dargis
    Los Angeles Times
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    There's something haunting about the airlessness and lethargy of this tucked-away corner of the world.

    Full Review Source: L.A. Weekly | comment Comment
    07/16/03
    Ella Taylor
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    L.A. Weekly
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    12/23/02
    Boston Phoenix

    The screenplay is so very Pinter as to be positively painful.

    Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
    08/18/02
    David Noh
    David Noh
    Film Journal International

    The fragmented storytelling is, well, vintage Pinter, but Ms. Dench and Mr. Irons remain mesmerizing after all this time.

    Full Review Source: New York Observer | comment Comment
    07/25/02
    Andrew Sarris
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    New York Observer
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    A flinty-eyed portrait of romantic naïveté and predatory narcissism that would likely have continued to gather dust in the archives if not for its retroactive star power.

    Full Review Source: Time Out New York | comment Comment
    07/18/02
    Mike D'Angelo
    Mike D'Angelo
    Time Out New York

    A rare treat -- catch it while you can.

    Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
    07/17/02
    Ken Fox
    Ken Fox
    TV Guide's Movie Guide

    The story is a muted melodrama made strange and haunting by the manner of its telling.

    Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
    07/17/02
    A.O. Scott
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    An atmospheric and subtly engrossing relationship saga.

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    07/17/02
    Megan Turner
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    Imogen and Otto's happenstance affair holds little intrigue or surprise.

    Full Review Source: Village Voice | comment Comment
    07/16/02
    Jessica Winter
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