The Tichborne Claimant
Synopsis
In the late 19th century, Lord Tichborne, the ninth richest nobleman in England, disappears after a South American shipwreck. Some years later his erudite Afro-English valet, Bogle, is sent to investigate rumors that Tichborne survived and settled in Australia. An alcoholic ruffian answer's Bogle's inquiries claiming to be the lost heir. Bogle suspects fraud, but conspires with the claimant to split the inheritance should the latter succesfully pass himself off to friends, family and the courts. As the claimant returns to England to continue his charade, enough people confirm his identity to make both the claimant and Bogle believe that he just might be the rightful heir after all.
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Robert Pugh
The Claimant
John Kani
Bogle
Stephen Fry
Hawkins
John Gielgud
Cockburn
Robert Hardy
Lord Rivers
Rachael Dowling
Mary Anne
Charles Gray
Arundell
James Villiers
Uncle Henry
Dudley Sutton
Onslow Onslow
Paola Dionisotti
The Dowager
Perry Fenwick
John Holmes
Tom McCabe
Keneally
Christopher Benjamin
Gibbes
Roger Hammond
Cubitt
John Challis
Rous the Landlord
Chas Bryer
Bowker
Roger May
Baigent
Anita Dobson
Fanny Loder
Release History & Theatrical Window
Emden Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 11, 2001
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Yates
- Screenplay & Story
- Sukey Fisher
- Original Score
- Nicholas Hooper
- Original Title
- The Tichborne Claimant
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Bigger Picture Company, Isle of Man Film Commission, Swiftcall, Lionsgate UK
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Yates
Sukey Fisher
Nicholas Hooper
Peter Thwaites
Jamie Trevill
Tom McCabe, Steve Christian
Department Leadership Roster
David Yates
Director
Jamie Trevill
Editor
Brian Sykes
Production Design
Tom McCabe
Producer
Nicholas Hooper
Original Music Composer
Pam Downe
Costume Design
Sukey Fisher
Writer
Peter Thwaites
Director of Photography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tichborne Claimant
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What is The Tichborne Claimant about?
In the late 19th century, Lord Tichborne, the ninth richest nobleman in England, disappears after a South American shipwreck. Some years later his erudite Afro-English valet, Bogle, is sent to investigate rumors that Tichborne survived and settled in Australia. An alcoholic ruffian answer's Bogle's inquiries claiming to be the lost heir. Bogle suspects fraud, but conspires with the claimant to split the inheritance should the latter succesfully pass himself off to friends, family and the courts. As the claimant returns to England to continue his charade, enough people confirm his identity to make both the claimant and Bogle believe that he just might be the rightful heir after all.
Who directed The Tichborne Claimant?
The Tichborne Claimant was directed by David Yates.
Who stars in The Tichborne Claimant?
The principal cast of The Tichborne Claimant includes Robert Pugh, John Kani, Stephen Fry, John Gielgud, Robert Hardy.
When was The Tichborne Claimant released and how long is it?
The Tichborne Claimant was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tichborne Claimant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tichborne Claimant was composed by Nicholas Hooper.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tichborne Claimant?
The Tichborne Claimant holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).