The Draughtsman's Contract
A landscape of lust and cunning.
1983 R 1h 48m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | The Draughtsman's Contract |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jun 22, 1983 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Certification (US) | R |
| Keywords | 17th century, adultery, drawing and painting, witshire, southhampton |
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What is The Draughtsman's Contract about?
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.
When was The Draughtsman's Contract released?
The Draughtsman's Contract was released on Jun 22, 1983 (status: Released).
Who directed The Draughtsman's Contract?
Peter Greenaway directed The Draughtsman's Contract.
What is the TMDB rating of The Draughtsman's Contract?
The Draughtsman's Contract has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 from 276 votes.