The Grotesque
“Gentlemen don't eat poets.”
Synopsis
Sir Hugo is more interested in reconstructing dinosaur bones than in paying attention to his wife, Lady Harriet. He's not thrilled when daughter Cleo brings home her betrothed, Sidney, who aspires to be a poet. The new butler, Fledge, provides Lady Harriet with the attention she's been missing and then seduces Sidney. Did he have a role in Sidney's disappearance as well?
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Alan Bates
Sir Hugo Coal
Theresa Russell
Lady Harriet Coal
Sting
Fledge
Lena Headey
Cleo Coal
Jim Carter
George Lecky
Anna Massey
Mrs. Giblet
Trudie Styler
Doris
Maria Aitken
Lavinia Freebody
James Fleet
Inspector Limp
Steven Mackintosh
Sidney Giblet
John Mills
Sir Edward Cleghorn
Chris Barnes
Johm Lecky
Timothy Kightley
Harbottle
Richard Durden
Sykes-Herring
Nick Lucas
Hubert Cleggie
Annette Badland
Connie Babblehump
David Henry
Freddy Hoygh
Bob Goody
Father Pim
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John-Paul Davidson
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick McGrath
- Original Score
- Anne Dudley
- Original Title
- The Grotesque
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Xingu Films, J&M Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John-Paul Davidson
Patrick McGrath
Anne Dudley
Andrew Dunn
Tracey Wadmore-Smith, Tariq Anwar
Trudie Styler, Stephen Evans
Department Leadership Roster
John-Paul Davidson
Director
Anne Dudley
Original Music Composer
Patrick McGrath
Screenplay
Colleen Atwood
Costume Design
Andrew Dunn
Director of Photography
Trudie Styler
Producer
Tracey Wadmore-Smith
Editor
Tariq Anwar
Editor
Jan Roelfs
Production Design
Michael Seirton
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grotesque
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What is The Grotesque about?
Sir Hugo is more interested in reconstructing dinosaur bones than in paying attention to his wife, Lady Harriet. He's not thrilled when daughter Cleo brings home her betrothed, Sidney, who aspires to be a poet. The new butler, Fledge, provides Lady Harriet with the attention she's been missing and then seduces Sidney. Did he have a role in Sidney's disappearance as well?
Who directed The Grotesque?
The Grotesque was directed by John-Paul Davidson.
Who stars in The Grotesque?
The principal cast of The Grotesque includes Alan Bates, Theresa Russell, Sting, Lena Headey, Jim Carter.
When was The Grotesque released and how long is it?
The Grotesque was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Grotesque?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Grotesque was composed by Anne Dudley.
Is The Grotesque based on a book or true story?
The Grotesque is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Patrick McGrath".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Grotesque?
The Grotesque holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).