Gormenghast DVD
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Cast
Stephen Fry, Warren Mitchell, Ian Richardson, Richard Griffiths, John Sessions, Celia Imrie
Genres
Television Drama • Science Fiction & Fantasy Television • Science Fiction & Fantasy - Fantasy
Film Description
Mervyn Peake's epic books come to life in this lavish BBC production.
The kingdom of Gormenghast rejoices when its ruler, Lord Sepulchrave (Ian Richardson), produces a son and heir: Titus, 77th Earl of Groan. However, scheming kitchen boy Steerpike (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) himself dreams of taking power, and sets about driving Sepulchrave insane. He also seduces Titus' sister, Lady Fuchsia, planning to seize the kingdom through her. It seems that Steerpike cannot fail in his plans - only the timid Titus himself, young and inexperienced, stands in his way...
DVD Details
Certificate: 12
Publisher: BBC
Length: 240 mins
Region: 2
Cat No: BBCDVD1017
Format: DVD Colour
DVD Extras
- Includes character profiles, behind the scenes feature and design gallery.
Community Reviews
by Anon on 8th May 2000
This is most definately the most fantastic film I have ever seen. The set is so elabrate and the actors simply amazed me. Especially the young steerpike played by jo... Read on
