Carrington(1995)
“A love story so unusual it has to be true.”
Overview
Painter Dora Carrington develops an intimate but extremely complex bond with writer Lytton Strachey. Though Lytton is a homosexual, he is enchanted by the mysterious Dora and they begin a lifelong friendship that has strangely romantic undertones. Eventually, Lytton and Dora decide to live together, despite the fact that the latter has fallen in love with military man Ralph Partridge, whom she plans to marry.
Director
Christopher Hampton
Studio
Cinéa
Cast
Emma Thompson
as Dora Carrington
Jonathan Pryce
as Lytton Strachey
Steven Waddington
as Ralph Partridge
Samuel West
as Gerald Brenan
Rufus Sewell
as Mark Gertler
Penelope Wilton
as Lady Ottoline Morrell
Janet McTeer
as Vanessa Bell
Jeremy Northam
as Beacus Penrose
Alex Kingston
as Frances Partridge
Richard Clifford
as Clive Bell
David Ryall
as Mayor
Stephen Boxer
as Military Rep
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Production Companies
Cinéa • Freeway Films • Orsans Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Carrington?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Carrington (1995).
What is Carrington about?▼
Painter Dora Carrington develops an intimate but extremely complex bond with writer Lytton Strachey. Though Lytton is a homosexual, he is enchanted by the mysterious Dora and they begin a lifelong friendship that has strangely romantic undertones. Eventually, Lytton and Dora decide to live together, despite the fact that the latter has fallen in love with military man Ralph Partridge, whom she plans to marry.
Who directed Carrington?▼
Carrington was directed by Christopher Hampton and released in 1995. It is a history, drama, romance film.
How long is Carrington?▼
Carrington has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
Who stars in Carrington?▼
The cast of Carrington includes Emma Thompson as Dora Carrington, Jonathan Pryce as Lytton Strachey, Steven Waddington as Ralph Partridge, Samuel West as Gerald Brenan, Rufus Sewell as Mark Gertler and more.
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