The Manor
Originally released in 1999. The Manor is a crime/comedy film. directed by Kenneth Berris.
Starring Greta Scacchi, Gabrielle Anwar, and Laura Harris
Synopsis
The Manor, a dark funny version of Akira Kurosawa's " Rashomon". During a snowstorm, Patrick Roarke, a manservant, is found dead at the bottom of the main staircase in a gothic English mansion. Inspector Hatcher is sent to investigate the death. When he arrives, he finds a household consisting of five women. When questioned by the inspector, each of the women tells a different story, all of which are illustrated by flashback scenes showing the events as related by that particular person. Everybody seems to protect somebody and the inspector becomes increasingly intoxicated as he tries to untangle the web of lies in his endeavour to find out the truth.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 11, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Czech Republic
Production
Director
Top Cast
Greta Scacchi
as Mrs. Ravenscroft
Gabrielle Anwar
as Charlotte Kleiner
Laura Harris
as Gillian Ravenscroft
Martin Dejdar
as Tomas Hatcher
Edie McClurg
as Mrs. French
Fay Masterson
as Dolly
Peter O'Toole
as Mr. Ravenscroft
Nicholas Ball
as Sir Everett Blake
Mark Huntley
as Patrick Roarke
Jessica Marshall-Gardiner
as Miss Spencer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- M.D.M. Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Manor about?
The Manor, a dark funny version of Akira Kurosawa's " Rashomon". During a snowstorm, Patrick Roarke, a manservant, is found dead at the bottom of the main staircase in a gothic English mansion. Ins...
Who directed The Manor?
The Manor was directed by Kenneth Berris.
How long is The Manor?
The Manor has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was The Manor released?
The Manor was released on February 11, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Manor?
The main cast of The Manor includes Greta Scacchi, Gabrielle Anwar, Laura Harris, Martin Dejdar, Edie McClurg.