Screening in memory of the great Maggie Smith.

Our screening on Sunday October 13 will be introduced by our member Paul Murphy.

In 2001, Robert Altman took the unexpected step into Agatha Christie territory with Gosford Park, a murder-mystery whodunit set in an English country house starring a host of British acting greats and with an Oscar-winning screenplay by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes. It would become a huge success with audiences and critics alike.

Set in 1932, the action unfolds during a weekend shooting party hosted by Sir William McArdle (Alan Bates), and his wife Lady Sylvia (Kristin Scott Thomas) at his estate, Gosford Park. Among the guests are friends, relatives, the actor and composer Ivor Novello (Jeremy Northam), and an American film producer (Bob Balaban). When Sir William is found murdered in the library, everyone and their servants becomes a suspect.

Cast:
Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Kristin Scott Thomas, Clive Owen, Charles Dance, Geraldine Somerville, Tom Hollander, Natasha Wightman, Jeremy Northam