The House
Originally released in 1984. The House is a drama/war film. directed by Mike Figgis. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Stephen Rea, Jonathan Cecil, and Nigel Hawthorne
Synopsis
Set in 1884, and based on the assumption that Britain is one of the Baltic states between Russia and Latvia, making it part of Europe instead of an off-shore island. It is winter 1884. To gain access to the sea, England has declared war on Latvia and believes herself to be winning. But Russia has sided with Latvia and England is doomed. The action takes place on New Year’s Eve in a country house on the Anglo-Latvian border. The guests are a cross section of the ruling classes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 27, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
0h 59m
59 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Stephen Rea
as The Soldier
Jonathan Cecil
as Bishop Wooler
Nigel Hawthorne
as General Fagg
Dudley Sutton
as Mr. Janek
Alun Armstrong
as Mr. Smeth
Caroline Embling
as Miss Von Eisen / Village Girl
Diana Hardcastle
as Mrs. Janek
Ingrid Pitt
as Countess Von Eisen
Roderic Leigh
as Lairdlaw
Richard Marner
as Count Von Eisen
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Channel 4 Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The House about?
Set in 1884, and based on the assumption that Britain is one of the Baltic states between Russia and Latvia, making it part of Europe instead of an off-shore island. It is winter 1884. To gain acce...
Who directed The House?
The House was directed by Mike Figgis.
How long is The House?
The House has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was The House released?
The House was released on September 27, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The House?
The main cast of The House includes Stephen Rea, Jonathan Cecil, Nigel Hawthorne, Dudley Sutton, Alun Armstrong.