Gormenghast (UK)

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Six murders, two seductions and three tragic deaths... who will rule Gormenghast?
Certificate: 12
Running Time: 274 mins
Retail Price: £29.99
Release Date:

Synopsis:
The glorious Castle of Gormenghast is home to the ancient family of Groan, where nothing has changed for thousands of years. The dynasty is threatened by the charming and evil kitchen-boy, Steerpike. With the birth of a new heir, Titus Groan, Steerpike begins his ruthless ascent to power.

As he charms, outwits and terrorises the castle`s inhabitants, only Titus, the young and timid Earl of Groan, stands in Steerpike`s way. Who will triumph? And can Gormenghast survive?

Special Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Two Disc Set
Character Profiles
Behind the Scenes Feature
Design Gallery.

Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.78:1

Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 English

Subtitle Tracks:
CC: English

Directed By:
Andy Wilson

Written By:


Starring:
John Sessions
Ian Richardson
Jonathan Rhys-Meyers
Warren Mitchell
Spike Milligan
Christopher Lee
Celia Imrie
Stephen Fry
Windsor Davies
June Brown
Neve McIntosh
Andrew Robertson

Director of Photography:
Gavin Finney

Production Designer:
Christopher Hobbs

Producer:
Estelle Daniel

Distributor:
BBC

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Gormanshit
posted by Richard73 on 2/2/2001 10:46
10 / 10
Gormenghast is truely an event! Its story, acting, sets, and everything is truely exceptional!! Jonathan Rhys-Meyers sizzles as Steerpike, and everyone else is wonderful as well!! This miniseries deserves my highest rating - 10!!! Long live Gormenghast!!!!!!
posted by Rika Meiyano on 7/7/2001 02:39