Gormenghast (2000): Cast
Gormenghast is a 2000 drama directed by Andy Wilson, starring Zoë Wanamaker as Clarice Groan, Andrew Robertson and Jonathan Rhys Meyers. It is partly based on The Gormenghast Trilogy by Mervyn Peake. It runs 4 hours.
- Runtime
- 4h (240 min)
- Director
- Andy Wilson
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Gormenghast About?
The premise of Gormenghast without spoilers, adapted from The Gormenghast Trilogy by Mervyn Peake.
Within the ancient, labyrinthine Castle of Gormenghast, the Groan family has upheld rigid, dust‑laden ceremonies for over seventy generations. The clever, ambitious kitchen boy Steerpike infiltrates the household, winning the favor of Lady Fuchsia Groan while committing murders to climb the hierarchy and seize power.
Gormenghast Cast & Characters
Zoë Wanamaker leads the cast as Clarice Groan, with Andrew Robertson as Titus Groan and Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Steerpike. Directed by Andy Wilson; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Andy Wilson
- Zoë Wanamaker as Clarice Groan
- Andrew Robertson as Titus Groan
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Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Steerpike - Neve McIntosh as Lady Fuchsia
Also Starring in Gormenghast
· 22 more- Christopher Lee Flay
- Stephen Fry
- Celia Imrie Lady Gertrude
- Fiona Shaw Irma Prunesquallor
- Mark Williams
- Spike Milligan
- June Brown Nannie Slagg
- James Dreyfus
- Ian Richardson Lord Groan
- Richard Griffiths Swelter
- Warren Mitchell
- Steve Pemberton
- John Sessions
- Windsor Davies
- Eric Sykes
- Gregor Fisher
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More from Andy Wilson
More films directed by Andy Wilson: Riot at the Rite, Playing God, An Evening With Gary Lineker and Dread Poets’ Society.
Gormenghast Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Das Schloss im Nebel - Die Legende von Gormenghast” and “Тёмное королевство”.
- Also known as
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- Das Schloss im Nebel - Die Legende von Gormenghast
- Тёмное королевство
- 歌门鬼城
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Gormenghast FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director
Runtime, director, cast, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Gormenghast, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Gormenghast?
Gormenghast runs 4 hours (240 minutes).
Who directed Gormenghast?
Gormenghast was directed by Andy Wilson.
More films by Andy Wilson Who is in the cast of Gormenghast?
Gormenghast stars Zoë Wanamaker as Clarice Groan, Andrew Robertson as Titus Groan and Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Steerpike, among 26 credited actors.
Is Gormenghast based on a book?
Yes. Gormenghast is partly adapted from The Gormenghast Trilogy by Mervyn Peake.
Does Gormenghast have a post-credit scene?
No. Gormenghast has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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