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20/10/1981 Drama, TV Movie 1h 22m
75
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Overview

In 1945, the Carlions assemble at an English country house for a family gathering. During the event, they must determine who is to take over the family brewing empire, since the present head of the business, Sir Frederick, is getting old. The results of the 1945 general election causes a major stir, and some angry farmers occupy a barn.

  1. Richard Eyre

    Director

  2. Trevor Griffiths

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Leo McKern

    Sir Frederick Carlion

  2. James Fox

    Philip Carlion

  3. Wendy Hiller

    Daisy - Lady Carlion

  4. Penelope Wilton

    Virginia Carlion

  5. Jill Bennett

    Alice Carlion

  6. Deborah Norton

    Faith

  7. Joan Greenwood

    Dollie van der Biek

  8. Alan Webb

    Sir Piers Blair

  9. Tim Seely

    Andrew Oliphant - Father

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2024-11-17
With WWII won, the "Carlion" family gather at their stately home in the run up to the British General Election. These are wealthy and privileged people who run a brewing business and it's their head "Sir Frederick" (Leo McKern) who is now looking to pass on the mantle. As with many family gatherings, the atmosphere quickly becomes quite toxic only here it's not just the mix of personalities that sparks, but attitudes. Politics in the kingdom is changing, attitudes are changing and the days of gentry and serf might well be on the way out as it becomes clear that Clement Attlee's socialist gover...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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