Langrishe, Go Down
Synopsis
In the late 1930s, three reclusive middle-aged spinster sisters live on their run down family estate in Ireland. Otto Beck, a perpetual graduate student from Bavaria with a habit of making pompous declamations, rents the back lodge to work on his esoteric thesis. Imogen Langrishe, the least repressed of the sisters, begins an affair with Otto. Imogen takes the love affair seriously, but Otto just enjoys the cheap lodging and the comfort of Imogen.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hugh Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Pinter
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- Langrishe, Go Down
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- BBC, RTÉ
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hugh Jones
Harold Pinter, Aidan Higgins
Carl Davis
Elmer Cossey
Chris Wimble
Max Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
David Hugh Jones
Director
Harold Pinter
Screenplay
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Elmer Cossey
Director of Photography
Chris Wimble
Editor
Roger Murray-Leach
Production Design
Colin Lavers
Costume Design
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What is Langrishe, Go Down about?
In the late 1930s, three reclusive middle-aged spinster sisters live on their run down family estate in Ireland. Otto Beck, a perpetual graduate student from Bavaria with a habit of making pompous declamations, rents the back lodge to work on his esoteric thesis. Imogen Langrishe, the least repressed of the sisters, begins an affair with Otto. Imogen takes the love affair seriously, but Otto just enjoys the cheap lodging and the comfort of Imogen.
Who directed Langrishe, Go Down?
Langrishe, Go Down was directed by David Hugh Jones.
Who stars in Langrishe, Go Down?
The principal cast of Langrishe, Go Down includes Judi Dench, Jeremy Irons, Annette Crosbie, Harold Pinter, Margaret Whiting.
When was Langrishe, Go Down released and how long is it?
Langrishe, Go Down was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Langrishe, Go Down?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Langrishe, Go Down was composed by Carl Davis.
Is Langrishe, Go Down based on a book or true story?
Langrishe, Go Down is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Aidan Higgins".