The Revengers' Comedies
“Getting Even... Just Got Even Funnier!”
Synopsis
After saving each other from jumping off a bridge, Henry Bell and Karen Knightly plot to avenge the people who drove them to suicide. Henry will ruin the life of the woman who married Karen's boyfriend, while Karen will work as a secretary for the man who took Henry's job. Whether revenge will be sweet – or bittersweet – is anyone's guess.
Top Cast
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Sam Neill
Henry Bell
Helena Bonham Carter
Karen Knightly
Kristin Scott Thomas
Imogen Staxton-Billing
Rupert Graves
Oliver Knightly
Martin Clunes
Anthony Staxton-Billing
Steve Coogan
Bruce Tick
John Wood
Col. Marcus
Liz Smith
Winnie
Anita Dobson
Daphne Teal
Charlotte Coleman
Norma
Adrian Scarborough
Percy Cutting
Sandra Reinton
Hilary Tick
Zoe Hilson
Lydia
Jamie O'Brien
Damien Tick
François Domange
Wine Waiter
Dicken Ashworth
Lorry Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 9, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 9, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Malcolm Mowbray
- Screenplay & Story
- Malcolm Mowbray
- Original Score
- Alexandre Desplat
- Original Title
- The Revengers' Comedies
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- IMA Productions, HBO, Arts Council of England, France 2 Cinéma, Miramax, J&M Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Malcolm Mowbray
Malcolm Mowbray, Alan Ayckbourn
Alexandre Desplat
Romain Winding
Barrie Vince
Simon Bosanquet, Marina Gefter, Julia Palau, Mark Shivas
Department Leadership Roster
Malcolm Mowbray
Director
Malcolm Mowbray
Screenplay
Simon Bosanquet
Producer
Alexandre Desplat
Original Music Composer
Romain Winding
Director of Photography
Barrie Vince
Editor
Anushia Nieradzik
Costume Design
Stuart Walker
Production Design
Greg Powell
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Revengers' Comedies
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What is The Revengers' Comedies about?
After saving each other from jumping off a bridge, Henry Bell and Karen Knightly plot to avenge the people who drove them to suicide. Henry will ruin the life of the woman who married Karen's boyfriend, while Karen will work as a secretary for the man who took Henry's job. Whether revenge will be sweet – or bittersweet – is anyone's guess.
Who directed The Revengers' Comedies?
The Revengers' Comedies was directed by Malcolm Mowbray.
Who stars in The Revengers' Comedies?
The principal cast of The Revengers' Comedies includes Sam Neill, Helena Bonham Carter, Kristin Scott Thomas, Rupert Graves, Martin Clunes.
When was The Revengers' Comedies released and how long is it?
The Revengers' Comedies was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Revengers' Comedies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Revengers' Comedies was composed by Alexandre Desplat.