Hotel du Lac
Synopsis
Romantic novelist Edith Hope so horrifies her friends that they banish her to the solitude of a Swiss hotel. She decides to work out her exile by observing her fellow guests.
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Anna Massey
Edith Hope
Denholm Elliott
Philip Neville
Googie Withers
Mrs. Pusey
Patricia Hodge
Monica
Julia McKenzie
Jennifer Pusey
Barry Foster
David Simmonds
Irene Handl
Madame de Bonneuil
Ann Firbank
Penelope Milne
Geoffrey Chater
Harold Webb
Jeffry Wickham
Geoffrey Long
Maurice Travail
Hotel proprietor
Jean-Marc Barr
Alain
Patsy Byrne
Mrs. Dempster
Andree Evans
Hostess
Colette Gleeson
Priscilla
Clare McIntyre
Caterer
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giles Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Anita Brookner, Christopher Hampton
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- Hotel du Lac
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Arts and Entertainment Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giles Foster
Anita Brookner, Christopher Hampton
Carl Davis
Kenneth MacMillan
Dick Allen
Sue Birtwistle
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Dick Allen
Editor
Barbara Gosnold
Production Design
Kenneth MacMillan
Director of Photography
Sue Birtwistle
Producer
Giles Foster
Director
Christopher Hampton
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hotel du Lac.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hotel du Lac
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hotel du Lac about?
Romantic novelist Edith Hope so horrifies her friends that they banish her to the solitude of a Swiss hotel. She decides to work out her exile by observing her fellow guests.
Who directed Hotel du Lac?
Hotel du Lac was directed by Giles Foster.
Who stars in Hotel du Lac?
The principal cast of Hotel du Lac includes Anna Massey, Denholm Elliott, Googie Withers, Patricia Hodge, Julia McKenzie.
When was Hotel du Lac released and how long is it?
Hotel du Lac was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Hotel du Lac?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hotel du Lac was composed by Carl Davis.
Is Hotel du Lac based on a book or true story?
Hotel du Lac is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anita Brookner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hotel du Lac?
Hotel du Lac holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).