The Last September (1999) Directed by Deborah Warner
Drama / History / Romance
Film Synopsis
County Cork, Ireland, 1920. As the Irish War of Independence
rages around them, Sir Richard and Lady Naylor continue to enjoy a
harmonious and comfortable life on their vast country estate, in the
company of their niece Lois, nephew Laurence and various
houseguests. Lois is amusing herself with a tentative romance
with a British officer when she is reacquainted with a childhood
friend, who is in hiding after killing a solider...
Cast: Michael Gambon (Sir Richard Naylor),
Tom Hickey (O'Brien),
Keeley Hawes (Lois Farquar),
David Tennant (Captain Gerald Colthurst),
Richard Roxburgh (Captain Daventry),
Gary Lydon (Peter Connolly),
Maggie Smith (Lady Myra Naylor),
Maeve Kearney (Maid 1),
Lambert Wilson (Hugo Montmorency),
Jane Birkin (Francie Montmorency),
Jonathan Slinger (Laurence Carstairs),
Francine Mulrooney (Maid 2),
Fiona Shaw (Marda Norton),
Emily Nagle (Livvy Connolly),
Catherine Walsh (Doreen Hartigan),
Bernie Downes (Nora Hartigan),
Mikel Murfi (Sergeant Wilson),
Arthur Riordan (Black and Tan soldier),
Kieran Aherne (Daniel Connolly),
Myles Horgan (Postman)
Country: France / UK / Ireland
Language: English
Support: Color
Runtime: 103 min
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