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Release Year1982
Runtime1h 48m
LanguageDutch
CertificationR
GenresHistory, Mystery, Comedy
Votes270
DirectorPeter Greenaway
WritersPeter Greenaway
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Draughtsman's Contract
About The Draughtsman's Contract
R. Neville, a brash young draftsman, is hired to make a dozen landscape illustrations at the estate of Mr Herbert and his wife Virginia. Aside from monetary compensation, the arrangement includes a sexual liaison offered to Neville by Virginia while her estranged husband is away. But when the murdered body of Mr Herbert is discovered at the estate, mysterious clues found in Neville's drawings point to the identity of the killer.
Directed by Peter Greenaway, The Draughtsman's Contract leans on a strong ensemble — Anthony Higgins, Janet Suzman, Dave Hill — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 1982.
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