A scintillating comedy-drama and one of [Altman's] most richly moving and entertaining pictures.
Gosford Park
Tea at four. Dinner at eight. Murder at midnight.
2001 · 2h 17m · R
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Directed by
Robert Altman
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Gosford Park
Overview
In 1930s England, a group of pretentious rich and famous gather together for a weekend of relaxation at a hunting resort. But when a murder occurs, each one of these interesting characters becomes a suspect.
Director and cast
- Robert Altman Director
- Maggie Smith as Constance Trentham
- Michael Gambon as William McCordle
- Kristin Scott Thomas as Sylvia McCordle
- Camilla Rutherford as Isobel McCordle
- Charles Dance as Raymond Stockbridge
- Geraldine Somerville as Louisa Stockbridge
- Tom Hollander as Anthony Meredith
- Natasha Wightman as Lavinia Meredith
- Jeremy Northam as Ivor Novello
- Bob Balaban as Morris Weissman
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
A sweet tune, airy but not quite gay, and it carries a sardonic edge.
Disappointing is too soft a choice of words.
The venerated American director's best film since Short Cuts.
Altman is one of the few contemporary directors who consistently showcases excellent women's roles, and he's rewarded with a symphony of strong performances.
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