Carrington
“A love story so unusual it has to be true.”
Synopsis
Painter Dora Carrington develops an intimate but extremely complex bond with writer Lytton Strachey. Though Lytton is a homosexual, he is enchanted by the mysterious Dora and they begin a lifelong friendship that has strangely romantic undertones. Eventually, Lytton and Dora decide to live together, despite the fact that the latter has fallen in love with military man Ralph Partridge, whom she plans to marry.
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Carrington (1995) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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Top Cast
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Emma Thompson
Dora Carrington
Jonathan Pryce
Lytton Strachey
Steven Waddington
Ralph Partridge
Samuel West
Gerald Brenan
Rufus Sewell
Mark Gertler
Penelope Wilton
Lady Ottoline Morrell
Janet McTeer
Vanessa Bell
Jeremy Northam
Beacus Penrose
Alex Kingston
Frances Partridge
Richard Clifford
Clive Bell
David Ryall
Mayor
Stephen Boxer
Military Rep
Peter Blythe
Phillip Morrell
Sebastian Harcombe
Roger Senhouse
Annabel Mullion
Mary Hutchinson
Daniel Betts
Porter
Gary Turner
Duncan Grant
Georgiana Dacombe
Marjorie Gertler
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Hampton
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Hampton
- Original Score
- Michael Nyman
- Original Title
- Carrington
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Studios
- Cinéa, Freeway Films, Orsans Productions, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Euston Films, Le Studio Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Hampton
Christopher Hampton, Michael Holroyd
Michael Nyman
Denis Lenoir
George Akers
John McGrath, Ronald Shedlo
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Hampton
Director
Christopher Hampton
Screenplay
John McGrath
Producer
Ronald Shedlo
Producer
Denis Lenoir
Director of Photography
George Akers
Editor
Caroline Amies
Production Design
Penny Rose
Costume Design
Michael Nyman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carrington
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What is Carrington about?
Painter Dora Carrington develops an intimate but extremely complex bond with writer Lytton Strachey. Though Lytton is a homosexual, he is enchanted by the mysterious Dora and they begin a lifelong friendship that has strangely romantic undertones. Eventually, Lytton and Dora decide to live together, despite the fact that the latter has fallen in love with military man Ralph Partridge, whom she plans to marry.
Who directed Carrington?
Carrington was directed by Christopher Hampton.
Who stars in Carrington?
The principal cast of Carrington includes Emma Thompson, Jonathan Pryce, Steven Waddington, Samuel West, Rufus Sewell.
When was Carrington released and how long is it?
Carrington was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Carrington?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carrington was composed by Michael Nyman.
Is Carrington based on a book or true story?
Carrington is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Holroyd".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carrington?
Carrington holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).