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The Shooting Party 1985

★ 6.525 votes98 min📅 1985-02-01
DramaRomanceHistory

"It is 1913 and Edwardian England is about to vanish into history..."

Set in the twilight of Edwardian England just before World War I, *The Shooting Party (1985)* captures a final, fleeting weekend of privilege at Sir Randolph Nettleby's grand estate.

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Director: Alan Bridges

Cast

James Mason
James Mason
Sir Randolph Nettleby
Edward Fox
Edward Fox
Lord Gilbert Hartlip
Dorothy Tutin
Dorothy Tutin
Lady Minnie Nettleby
John Gielgud
John Gielgud
Cornelius Cardew
Gordon Jackson
Gordon Jackson
Tom Harker
Cheryl Campbell
Cheryl Campbell
Lady Aline Hartlip
Robert Hardy
Robert Hardy
Bob, Lord Lilburn
Aharon Ipalé
Aharon Ipalé
Sir Reuben Hergesheimer
Joris Stuyck
Joris Stuyck
Count Tibor Rakassyi
Rebecca Saire
Rebecca Saire
Cicely Nettleby

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Shooting Party (1985) about?

The film follows a gathering of aristocrats in 1913 England as they convene for a weekend shooting party on Sir Randolph Nettleby's estate. Their polished manners and rigid social structures begin to crack under the weight of impending historical upheaval.

Who directed The Shooting Party?

*The Shooting Party* was directed by Alan Bridges, who brings a sensitive, atmospheric touch to this historical drama.

Who stars in The Shooting Party?

The film features a stellar cast including James Mason, Edward Fox, Dorothy Tutin, John Gielgud, and Gordon Jackson.

Is The Shooting Party (1985) worth watching?

Though unrated, *The Shooting Party* is a quietly powerful drama that rewards viewers with its rich atmosphere and thematic depth. Its historical lens and nuanced performances make it a standout in the genre.

How long is The Shooting Party?

The Shooting Party has a runtime of 98 minutes.

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About The Shooting Party (1985) — A Masterful Drama of Edwardian Decay and Forgotten Worlds

Set in the twilight of Edwardian England just before World War I, *The Shooting Party (1985)* captures a final, fleeting weekend of privilege at Sir Randolph Nettleby's grand estate. Directed by Alan Bridges, this historical drama unfolds as an aging aristocracy clings to tradition amid festering hypocrisy and social decay.

The gathering becomes a poignant mirror for a vanishing world, where hollow politeness masks deeper unrest. James Mason delivers a masterful performance as the weary Sir Randolph, the only figure who senses the inevitable collapse of his class. With an atmosphere thick with nostalgia and quiet dread, the film blends romance and history into a reflective meditation on change and loss.