Gothic
“Conjure up your deepest, darkest fear... now call that fear to life.”
Synopsis
Living on an estate on the shores of Lake Geneva, Lord Byron is visited by Percy and Mary Shelley. Together with Byron's lover Claire Clairmont, and aided by hallucinogenic substances, they devise an evening of ghoulish tales. However, when confronted by horrors, ostensibly of their own creation, it becomes difficult to tell apparition from reality.
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Top Cast
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Gabriel Byrne
Lord Byron
Julian Sands
Percy Shelley
Natasha Richardson
Mary Shelley
Myriam Cyr
Claire Clairmont
Timothy Spall
Dr. Polidori
Alec Mango
Murray
Andreas Wisniewski
Fletcher
Dexter Fletcher
Rushton
Pascal King
Justine
Tom Hickey
Tour Guide
Linda Coggin
Turkish Mechanical Woman
Kristine Landon-Smith
Mechanical Woman
Chris Chappell
Man in Armour
Mark Pickard
Young William
Kiran Shah
Fuseli Monster
Kim Tillesly
Shelley Fan
Ken Russell
Tourist
Cosey Fanny Tutti
Shelley Fan
Release History & Theatrical Window
London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 10, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$916K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Volk
- Original Score
- Thomas Dolby
- Original Title
- Gothic
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Worldwide Gross
- $916K
- Production Studios
- Virgin Vision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Russell
Stephen Volk, Lord Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley
Thomas Dolby
Mike Southon
Michael Bradsell
Al Clark, Robert Devereux, Penny Corke, Robert Fox
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Russell
Director
Stephen Volk
Screenplay
Roy Street
Stunt Coordinator
Thomas Dolby
Original Music Composer
Kay Gallwey
Costume Design
Victoria Russell
Costume Design
Michael Bradsell
Editor
Christopher Hobbs
Production Design
Penny Corke
Producer
Mike Southon
Director of Photography
Robert Fox
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gothic
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What is Gothic about?
Living on an estate on the shores of Lake Geneva, Lord Byron is visited by Percy and Mary Shelley. Together with Byron's lover Claire Clairmont, and aided by hallucinogenic substances, they devise an evening of ghoulish tales. However, when confronted by horrors, ostensibly of their own creation, it becomes difficult to tell apparition from reality.
Who directed Gothic?
Gothic was directed by Ken Russell.
Who stars in Gothic?
The principal cast of Gothic includes Gabriel Byrne, Julian Sands, Natasha Richardson, Myriam Cyr, Timothy Spall.
When was Gothic released and how long is it?
Gothic was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
How much did Gothic make at the box office?
Gothic grossed $916K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Gothic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gothic was composed by Thomas Dolby.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gothic?
Gothic holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).