In 1945, the Carlions assemble at an English country house for a family gathering. During the event, they must determine who is to take over the family brewing empire, since the present head of the business, Sir Frederick, is getting old. The results of the 1945 general election causes a major stir, and some angry farmers occupy a barn.
- 7.0
- 1981
- Released
- 1h 22m
Leo McKern
Sir Frederick Carlion
James Fox
Philip Carlion
Wendy Hiller
Daisy - Lady Carlion
Penelope Wilton
Virginia Carlion
Jill Bennett
Alice Carlion
Deborah Norton
Faith
Joan Greenwood
Dollie van der Biek
Alan Webb
Sir Piers Blair
Tim Seely
Andrew Oliphant - FatherFrederick Alexander
Andrew Oliphant - SonFrederick Treves
Matthew HarcourtEliza Buckingham
Margaret HarcourtEdward Rawle-Hicks
Teddie HarcourtTamzin Neville
Elizabeth Harcourt
Richard Durden
Guy WheldonAubone Tennant
Nigel Wheldon
Julian Wadham
Robert CarlionSuzanne Burden
Lindsey CarlionBryan Coleman
Edward CarlionDavid Neville
James BlairMadoline Thomas
Nanny
Frank Mills
Ashford
Malcolm Storry
The Inspector
Ralph Nossek
Mr Joseph
Donald Eccles
The Dean
Richard Vanstone
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- #christening
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- #wealth distribution
- #business successor
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With WWII won, the "Carlion" family gather at their stately home in the run up to the British General Election. These are wealthy and privileged people who run a brewing business and it's their head "Sir Frederick" (Leo McKern) who is now looking to pass on the mantle. As with many family gatherings, the atmosphere quickly becomes quite toxic only here it's not just the mix of personalities that s