Fothergill
Synopsis
John Fothergill, aesthete and scholar, becomes the proprietor of the Spread Eagle, in Thame, Oxfordshire, with the intent of turning it into the most celebrated Inn in England, catering to the brightest lights in London's literati.
Top Cast
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Robert Hardy
John Fothergill
Lynn Farleigh
Kate
John Carson
Neilson
Patrick Newell
Pemberton
Elizabeth Spriggs
Middle Class Woman
John Bird
HG Wells
Sebastian Shaw
Crusty Old Party
David de Keyser
Curtis Bennett
Jeremy Sinden
Evelyn Waugh
John Franklyn-Robbins
1st Clubman
Peter Hughes
2nd Clubman
Ivor Roberts
Schoolmaster
Tacy Kneale
Kitty
Ceri Jackson
Phyllis
Len Howe
1st Farmer
Alan Haines
2nd Farmer
Malcolm Gerard
Stallholder
Monica Kendall
Margaret
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Whatham
- Screenplay & Story
- John Fothergill, Robert Holmes
- Original Title
- Fothergill
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Whatham
John Fothergill, Robert Holmes
Innes Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Whatham
Director
Robert Holmes
Writer
Innes Lloyd
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fothergill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fothergill about?
John Fothergill, aesthete and scholar, becomes the proprietor of the Spread Eagle, in Thame, Oxfordshire, with the intent of turning it into the most celebrated Inn in England, catering to the brightest lights in London's literati.
Who directed Fothergill?
Fothergill was directed by Claude Whatham.
Who stars in Fothergill?
The principal cast of Fothergill includes Robert Hardy, Lynn Farleigh, John Carson, Patrick Newell, Elizabeth Spriggs.
When was Fothergill released and how long is it?
Fothergill was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is Fothergill based on a book or true story?
Fothergill is adapted from the following source material: Book: "John Fothergill".