A provocative and suspenseful drama, Brideshead Revisited tells an evocative story of forbidden love and the loss of innocence set in the pre-WWII era. In the film, Charles Ryder (Matthew Goode, “Match Point,” “The Lookout”) becomes entranced with the noble Marchmain family, first through the charming and provocative Sebastian Flyte(Ben Whishaw, “Perfume: The Story of a Murderer”), and then his sophisticated sister, Julia (Hayley Atwell, “Cassandra’s Dream” and the upcoming “The Duchess”). The rise and fall of Charles’ infatuations reflect the decline of a decadent era in England between the wars. Academy Award-winner Emma Thompson co-stars as Lady Marchmain. The film, based on Evelyn Waugh’s acclaimed novel is adapted for the screen by multiple BAFTA Award-winner Andrew Davies (“Bridget Jones Diary,” “Bleak House”) and Jeremy Brock (“The Last King of Scotland”) and directed by Julian Jarrold (“Becoming Jane”).
Directed by
Julian Jarrold
Written by
Evelyn Waugh (novel); Jeremy Brock (screenplay); Andrew Davies (screenplay).
Starring
Matthew Goode (Charles Ryder); Thomas Morrison (Hooper); Anna Madeley (Celia Ryder); David Barrass (Ship's Barber); Sarah Crowden (Lady Guest); Stephen Carlile (English Lord); Peter Barnes (American Professor); Hayley Atwell (Julia Flyte); Patrick Malahide (Edward Ryder); Richard Teverson (Cousin Jasper); Joseph Beattie (Anthony Blanche); Ben Whishaw (Sebastian Flyte); Roger Walker (Lunt); Rita Davies (Nanny Hawkins); Ed Stoppard (Bridley Flyte). Please contact SFC to add other cast members and characters.
Important: the following essays and comments are authored by Soul Food Cinema readers. Whilst the Editor prays for the spiritual integrity of all content of this site, it should be noted that these represent personal opinions and carry no official endorsement. If you consider any content to be a misrepresentation of Catholic teaching, please contact SFC. May God bless you and enlighten you in your reading.
-
Articles, Essays and Reviews
-
Please contact SFC if you are interested in submitting an essay on this film.
-
Readers' Comments and Opinions
-
Click the link to comment on this film. You may like to copy the film title and year (as given above) to your clipboard now for pasting into the following form.