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The Draughtsman's Contract
🎬 Movie

The Draughtsman's Contract

1982 · 108 min History Mystery Comedy
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The Draughtsman's Contract is a solid entry rated 7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1982. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Anthony Higgins

Anthony Higgins

Mr. Neville

Janet Suzman

Janet Suzman

Virginia Herbert

Dave Hill

Dave Hill

Herbert

Anne-Louise Lambert

Anne-Louise Lambert

Sarah Talmann

Hugh Fraser

Hugh Fraser

Mr. Talmann

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Neil Cunningham

Thomas Noyes

David Meyer

David Meyer

Poulenc Brother

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Tony Meyer

Poulenc Brother

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Nicholas Amer

Mr Parkes

Suzan Crowley

Suzan Crowley

Mrs Pierpont

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