Drowning by Numbers
"Three Women And A Coroner."
Originally released in 1988. Drowning by Numbers is a comedy/crime film. directed by Peter Greenaway.
Starring Joan Plowright, Juliet Stevenson, and Joely Richardson
Synopsis
Cissie Colpitts drowns her cheating husband and, in the ensuing cover-up, enlists the help of lonely coroner Henry Madgett, an old friend with a longstanding weakness for her charms. But when Cissie's daughter and granddaughter—both also named Cissie Colpitts—decide to resort to the same methods for solving conflicts with their own frustrating husbands, the women and their repeated appeals for help begin to wear on Madgett's conscience.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 10, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (186 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$424.8K
0.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Netherlands
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Joan Plowright
as Cissie Colpitts
Juliet Stevenson
as Cissie Colpitts (Daughter)
Joely Richardson
as Cissie Colpitts (Granddaughter)
Bernard Hill
as Henry Madgett
Jason Edwards
as Smut
Bryan Pringle
as Jake
Trevor Cooper
as Hardy
David Morrissey
as Bellamy
John Rogan
as Gregory
Paul Mooney
as Teigan
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,500,000
- Revenue
- $424,773
Production Companies
- Stimuleringsfonds Nederlandse Culturele Omroepproducties
- Elsevier-Vendex Film Beheer
- Allarts Production
- Film4 Productions
- VPRO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drowning by Numbers about?
Cissie Colpitts drowns her cheating husband and, in the ensuing cover-up, enlists the help of lonely coroner Henry Madgett, an old friend with a longstanding weakness for her charms. But when Ciss...
Who directed Drowning by Numbers?
Drowning by Numbers was directed by Peter Greenaway.
How long is Drowning by Numbers?
Drowning by Numbers has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Drowning by Numbers released?
Drowning by Numbers was released on September 10, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Drowning by Numbers?
The main cast of Drowning by Numbers includes Joan Plowright, Juliet Stevenson, Joely Richardson, Bernard Hill, Jason Edwards.
Is Drowning by Numbers worth watching?
Drowning by Numbers has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 186 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.