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The Draughtsman's Contract (1982): movie guide
The Draughtsman's Contract (1982) is a History, Mystery, Comedy running about 108 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.1/10 from 278 votes. Notable cast includes Anthony Higgins, Janet Suzman, Dave Hill, Alastair G. Cumming. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1982-11-12
- Runtime: 108 min
- TMDB: 7.1/10
- Genres: History, Mystery, Comedy
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1982-11-12
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What is The Draughtsman's Contract about?
R. Neville, a brash young draftsman, is hired to make a dozen landscape illustrations at the estate of Mr Herbert and his wife Virginia. Aside from monetary compensation, the arrangement includes a sexual liaison offered to Neville by Virginia while her estranged husband is away. But when the murdered body of Mr Herbert is discovered at the estate, mysterious clues found in Neville's drawings point to the identity of the killer.
Cast highlights
The Draughtsman's Contract features Anthony Higgins, Janet Suzman, Dave Hill, Alastair G. Cumming, Anne-Louise Lambert, Hugh Fraser. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1982-11-12. Runtime: 108 minutes. TMDB score: 7.1/10 (278 votes). Genres: History, Mystery, Comedy. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Draughtsman's Contract?
- The Draughtsman's Contract is listed as History, Mystery, Comedy on TMDB.
- How long is The Draughtsman's Contract?
- The Draughtsman's Contract runs about 108 minutes.
- Who stars in The Draughtsman's Contract?
- Cast highlights include Anthony Higgins, Janet Suzman, Dave Hill, Alastair G. Cumming, Anne-Louise Lambert, Hugh Fraser.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Draughtsman's Contract?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
