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The House (1984)

1984-09-27 · 59m · EN
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Set in 1884, and based on the assumption that Britain is one of the Baltic states between Russia and Latvia, making it part of Europe instead of an off-shore island. It is winter 1884. To gain access to the sea, England has declared war on Latvia and believes herself to be winning. But Russia has sided with Latvia and England is doomed. The action takes place on New Year’s Eve in a country house on the Anglo-Latvian border. The guests are a cross section of the ruling classes.

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Mike FiggisDirector, Writer

Top billed cast

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Stephen ReaStephen ReaThe SoldierJonathan CecilJonathan CecilBishop WoolerNigel HawthorneNigel HawthorneGeneral FaggDudley SuttonDudley SuttonMr. JanekAlun ArmstrongAlun ArmstrongMr. SmethCaroline EmblingCaroline EmblingMiss Von Eisen / Village GirlDiana HardcastleDiana HardcastleMrs. JanekIngrid PittIngrid PittCountess Von EisenRoderic LeighRoderic LeighLairdlawRichard MarnerRichard MarnerCount Von EisenLizza AikenLizza AikenSarahPam FerrisPam FerrisMrs. Smeth

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · War · Tv MovieDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityWarDirector preference178919Actor preference240289 · 38357 · 17932

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What is The House about?

Set in 1884, and based on the assumption that Britain is one of the Baltic states between Russia and Latvia, making it part of Europe instead of an off-shore island. It is winter 1884. To gain access to the sea, England has declared war on Latvia and believes herself to be winning. But Russia has sided with Latvia and England is doomed. The action takes place on New Year’s Eve in a country house on the Anglo-Latvian border. The guests are a cross section of the ruling classes.

How long is The House?

The House has a runtime of 59 minutes.