
The Draughtsman’s Contract
In “The Draughtsman’s Contract,” a baroque mystery unfolds in 17th-century England as a young, arrogant artist is commissioned to produce a series of drawings of a wealthy estate. As he becomes entangled in the lives and secrets of the household, the boundaries between art, power, and manipulation blur, leading to unexpected consequences.
Views: 52
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, History, Mystery, Romance
Director: Peter Greenaway
Actors: Anne-Louise Lambert, Anthony Higgins, Dave Hill, David Meyer, Hugh Fraser, Janet Suzman, Neil Cunningham, Nicholas Amer, Suzan Crowley, Tony Meyer
Country: United Kingdom
Company: British Film Institute (BFI), Channel Four Television
Awards: 1 win & 4 nominations
Budget: 320,000
Worldwide Gross: $2,283,233
Duration:
1h 48minRelease: 1982
Release Date: 1982-11-12
IMDb: 7.2
TMDB: 7.1
Rotten Tomatoes: 97%
FilmAffinity: 6.8