The Manor
The Manor, a dark funny version of Akira Kurosawa's " Rashomon". During a snowstorm, Patrick Roarke, a manservant, is found dead at the bottom of the main staircase in a gothic English mansion. Inspector Hatcher is sent to investigate the death. When he arrives, he finds a household consisting of five women. When questioned by the inspector, each of the women tells a different story, all of which are illustrated by flashback scenes showing the events as related by that particular person. Everybody seems to protect somebody and the inspector becomes increasingly intoxicated as he tries to untangle the web of lies in his endeavour to find out the truth.
Directed by Kenneth Berris · Written by Steven Moses
Where to Watch
Streaming
Cast
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Greta Scacchi Mrs. Ravenscroft -
Gabrielle Anwar Charlotte Kleiner -
Laura Harris Gillian Ravenscroft -
Martin Dejdar Tomas Hatcher -
Edie McClurg Mrs. French -
Fay Masterson Dolly -
Peter O'Toole Mr. Ravenscroft -
Nicholas Ball Sir Everett Blake - Mark Huntley Patrick Roarke
- Jessica Marshall-Gardiner Miss Spencer
- Michael Halstead Mr. Forrester
- Robert Russell Doctor McBride
Make it a double feature
3h 48m together
The Manor
Chicago
A close match in mood and era.
