Country
Synopsis
In 1945, the Carlions assemble at an English country house for a family gathering. During the event, they must determine who is to take over the family brewing empire, since the present head of the business, Sir Frederick, is getting old. The results of the 1945 general election causes a major stir, and some angry farmers occupy a barn.
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Leo McKern
Sir Frederick Carlion
James Fox
Philip Carlion
Wendy Hiller
Daisy - Lady Carlion
Penelope Wilton
Virginia Carlion
Jill Bennett
Alice Carlion
Deborah Norton
Faith
Joan Greenwood
Dollie van der Biek
Alan Webb
Sir Piers Blair
Tim Seely
Andrew Oliphant - Father
Frederick Alexander
Andrew Oliphant - Son
Frederick Treves
Matthew Harcourt
Eliza Buckingham
Margaret Harcourt
Edward Rawle-Hicks
Teddie Harcourt
Tamzin Neville
Elizabeth Harcourt
Richard Durden
Guy Wheldon
Aubone Tennant
Nigel Wheldon
Julian Wadham
Robert Carlion
Suzanne Burden
Lindsey Carlion
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Eyre
- Screenplay & Story
- Trevor Griffiths
- Original Score
- Nick Bicât
- Original Title
- Country
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Eyre
Trevor Griffiths
Nick Bicât
Nat Crosby
David Martin
Ann Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Eyre
Director
Geoff Powell
Production Design
David Martin
Editor
Nat Crosby
Director of Photography
Trevor Griffiths
Writer
Ann Scott
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Country
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What is Country about?
In 1945, the Carlions assemble at an English country house for a family gathering. During the event, they must determine who is to take over the family brewing empire, since the present head of the business, Sir Frederick, is getting old. The results of the 1945 general election causes a major stir, and some angry farmers occupy a barn.
Who directed Country?
Country was directed by Richard Eyre.
Who stars in Country?
The principal cast of Country includes Leo McKern, James Fox, Wendy Hiller, Penelope Wilton, Jill Bennett.
When was Country released and how long is it?
Country was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Country?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Country was composed by Nick Bicât.