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title: 'The Draughtsman''s Contract (1982)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Peter Greenaway'
released: '1982-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 103
genres:
  - 'Drama'
  - 'Comedy'
  - 'Mystery'
countries:
  - 'United Kingdom'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/the-draughtsmans-contract-1982'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083851/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# The Draughtsman's Contract (1982)

1982 · 103 min · Drama, Comedy, Mystery · United Kingdom

Original title: The Draughtsman’s Contract

## Synopsis

The Draughtsman's Contract is a 1982 British period drama film written and directed by Peter Greenaway – his first conventional feature film. Originally produced for Channel 4, the film is a form of murder mystery, set in rural Wiltshire, England in 1694. The period setting is reflected in Michael Nyman's score, which borrows widely from Henry Purcell, and in the extensive and elaborate costume designs. The action was shot on location in the house and formal gardens of Groombridge Place. The film received the Grand Prix of the Belgian Film Critics Association.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Peter Greenaway](https://cinepixo.com/people/peter-greenaway)
- **Screenplay:** [Peter Greenaway](https://cinepixo.com/people/peter-greenaway)
- **Original Music Composer:** [Michael Nyman](https://cinepixo.com/people/michael-nyman)
- **Producer:** [David Payne](https://cinepixo.com/people/david-payne)
- **Director of Photography:** [Curtis Clark](https://cinepixo.com/people/curtis-clark)
- **Editor:** [John Wilson](https://cinepixo.com/people/john-wilson)

## Cast

- [Michael Feast](https://cinepixo.com/people/michael-feast) as the Statue
- [Nicholas Amer](https://cinepixo.com/people/nicholas-amer) as Parkes
- [Vivienne Chandler](https://cinepixo.com/people/vivienne-chandler)
- [Dave Hill](https://cinepixo.com/people/dave-hill) as Mr Herbert
- [Janet Suzman](https://cinepixo.com/people/janet-suzman) as Virginia Herbert
- [Michael Carter](https://cinepixo.com/people/michael-carter)
- [Anne-Louise Lambert](https://cinepixo.com/people/anne-louise-lambert) as Sarah Talmann
- [Lynda La Plante](https://cinepixo.com/people/lynda-la-plante) as Mrs Clement
- [Anthony Higgins](https://cinepixo.com/people/anthony-higgins) as R. Neville
- [David Gant](https://cinepixo.com/people/david-gant) as Seymour
- [Hugh Fraser](https://cinepixo.com/people/hugh-fraser) as Mr Talmann
- [David Meyer](https://cinepixo.com/people/david-meyer) as Poulenc brother
- [Suzan Crowley](https://cinepixo.com/people/suzan-crowley) as Mrs. Pierpont
- [Anthony Meyer](https://cinepixo.com/people/anthony-meyer) as Poulenc brother

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