A Month in the Country (1987)
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Movie Info
Pat O'Connor directs this tranquil version of the J. L. Carr novel, adapted for the screen by Simon Gray. The film concerns two emotionally scarred men recovering from the horrors of World War I during an idyllic summer in the English countryside. It is 1919, and war veteran Tom Birkin (Colin Firth) travels to the small English village of Oxgodly to restore a medieval church mural that is hidden under coats of plaster. At the same time, another war veteran, archaeologist John Moon (Kenneth Branagh) is exploring the nearby fields trying to uncover an ancient church grave. As they toil away in this placid environment, their emotional war wounds are gradually healed, and they come to terms with their problems. Birkin finds himself falling in love with Alice Keach (Natasha Richardson), the wife of the local vicar, while Moon finds himself learning to deal with his homosexuality.
Cast
Colin Firth
as Tom Birkin
as Tom Birkin
Kenneth Branagh
as James Moon
as James Moon
Natasha Richardson
as Alice Keach
as Alice Keach
Patrick Malahide
as the Reverend J.G.
as the Reverend J.G.
Tony Haygarth
as Douthwaite
as Douthwaite
Richard Vernon
as Colonel Hebron
as Colonel Hebron
Jim Carter
as Ellerback
as Ellerback
Tim Barker
as Mossop
as Mossop
Eileen O'Brien
as Mrs. Ellerback
as Mrs. Ellerback
Judy Gridley
as Mrs. Clough
as Mrs. Clough
Lisa Taylor
as Emily Clough
as Emily Clough
Critic Reviews for A Month in the Country
All Critics (3) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (0)
A Month in the Country is a movie of morsel-sized pleasures, yet there's a sizable joy to be had in catching Colin Firth and Kenneth Branagh at the start of their long and impressive careers.
July 22, 2015 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Explores the suffering and losses of lonely souls.
August 27, 2004 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
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