The Browning Version (Original title)
Date: 28 October 1994 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirector: Mike Figgis
Synopsis: An adaptation of the play by Terence Rattigan about a middle-aged classics master, retiring because of ill-health and coming to terms with the way in which he is perceived by his pupils, his colleagues and his wife. A classics professor at an exclusive boys' school is made to retire. On the eve of his retirement he is forced to recognise the fact that he has failed as both a teacher and a husband. His pupils regard him as an ogre, and his wife is completely dissatisfied and so begins an affair with a visiting American teacher.
Genre: Drama
Subject: Education
Releases
Date: 12 October 1994Country: USARelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 97 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: 28 October 1994Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 97 mins Length: 8766 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: United International Pictures (UK) Ltd
Title: [Sight and Sound - v5 n5 May 1995: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: Screen International n959 27 May 1994 Page: 14 [out of order, located after p.12 but before p.7]
Title: The Browning VersionAuthor: DOBSON, Patricia Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v332 n14 17 May 1994 Page: 7,16
Title: The Browning VersionAuthor: OSBORNE, Robert Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v4 n11 November 1994 Pages: 41-42
Title: [Sight and Sound - v4 n11 November 1994: no known title]Author: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 23 May 1994 Page: 54
Title: [Variety - 23 May 1994: no known title]Author: KLADY, Leonard Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Le Film Francais n2505/6 6 May 1994 Page: 42[in French and English]
Title: [ Le Film Francais - n2505/6 6 May 1994: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: At the 1994 Cannes International Film Festival.
In: Empire n65 November 1994 Page: 30
Title: New filmsAuthor: BEARD, Steve Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n65 November 1994 Pages: 56-57
Title: Profiles: Mike Figgis, directorAuthor: DAWSON, Jeff Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Mike Figgis talks about directing The BROWNING VERSION.
In: Films in Review v45 n11/12 Nov/Dec 1994 Pages: 55-56
Title: film reviewsAuthor: GARCIA, Maria Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Eyepiece v14 n4 Aug/Sep 1993 Page: 9
Title: [Eyepiece - v14 n4 Aug/Sep 1993: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: In-production credits
In: Screen International n915 9 Jul 1993 Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n915 9 Jul 1993: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v327 n43 6 Jul 1993 Page: 10
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v327 n43 6 Jul 1993: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n873 4 Sep 1992 Page: 1
Title: Paramount British hatches debut slateAuthor: FARROW, Boyd Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of Paramount British Pictures' first slate of feature films.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Accessible materials to view(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8763 FeetBFI identifier: C-960897
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8761 FeetBFI identifier: C-960898
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8762 FeetBFI identifier: C-1500701
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Film materials(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8763 FeetBFI identifier: C-960897
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8761 FeetBFI identifier: C-960898
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8762 FeetBFI identifier: C-1500701
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Date: 28 October 1994 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirector: Mike Figgis
Synopsis: An adaptation of the play by Terence Rattigan about a middle-aged classics master, retiring because of ill-health and coming to terms with the way in which he is perceived by his pupils, his colleagues and his wife. A classics professor at an exclusive boys' school is made to retire. On the eve of his retirement he is forced to recognise the fact that he has failed as both a teacher and a husband. His pupils regard him as an ogre, and his wife is completely dissatisfied and so begins an affair with a visiting American teacher.
Genre: Drama
Subject: Education
Releases
Date: 12 October 1994Country: USARelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 97 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: 28 October 1994Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 97 mins Length: 8766 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: United International Pictures (UK) Ltd
Credits
(51)
Production Company: Paramount British Pictures, Production Company: Percy Main, Producer: Ridley Scott, Producer: Mimi Polk, Co-producer: Garth Thomas, Associate Producer: Olivia Stewart, Production Co-ordinator: Samantha Hones, Location Manager: Angus More Gordon, Post-production Co-ordinator: Catherine Bunce, 1st Assistant Director: John Watson, 2nd Assistant Director: Bernie Bellew, Tommy Gormley, 3rd Assistant Director: Becky Harris, Script Supervisor: Libby Barr, Casting: Susie Figgis, Screenplay: Ronald Harwood, Based on the play by: Terence Rattigan, Director of Photography: Jean-François Robin, Aerial Photography: Peter Allwork, Camera Operator: Malcolm Vinson, Stills Photography: Clive Coote, Editor: Hervé Schneid, Production Designer: John Beard, Art Director: Lucy Richardson, Set Decorator: Crispian Sallis, Costume Designer: Fotini Dimou, Wardrobe Supervisor: Patrick Wheatley, Key Make-up/Hair: Lesley Rouvray, Key Make-up/Hair: Tricia Cameron, Heather Jones, Titles and Opticals: General Screen Enterprises, Music: Mark Isham, Music Performed by: The London Metropolitan Orchestra, Music Performed by: Reigate St. Mary's Choir School, Clayesmore Preparatory School Choir, Soloist: Benjamin Moxham, Choir Master: Peter Newson-Smith, Music Conductor: Ken Kugler, Orchestrations: Ken Kugler, Music Co-ordinator: Liz Schrek, Music Production Supervisor: Graham Walker, Music Editor: Robin Clarke, Sound Mixer: Chris Munro, Re-recording Mixer: John Hayward, Supervising Sound Editor: Martin Evans, Dialogue Editor: Mike Crouch, Foley Editor: Budge Tremlett, Academic Consultant: Peter Broad, Jasper Griffin, Publicity: Susan d'Arcy
Cast
(29)
Albert Finney (Andrew Crocker-Harris), Matthew Modine (Frank Hunter), Greta Scacchi (Laura Crocker-Harris), Julian Sands (Tom Gilbert), Michael Gambon (Dr Frobisher), Ben Silverstone (Taplow), David Lever (David Fletcher), Maryam d'Abo (Diana Rafferty), James Sturgess (Bryant), Joe Beattie (Wilson), Mark Bolton (Grantham), Tom Havelock (Laughton), Walter Micklethwait (Buller), Jotham Annan (Prince Abakendi), Bruce Myers (Dr Rafferty), Heathcote Williams (Dr Lake), Oliver Milburn (Trubshaw), Jeff Nuttall (Lord Baxter), Dinah Stabb (Jane Frobisher), Belinda Low (Rowena Baxter), Stephen Mitchelson (Newton), David Pullan (Trimmer), Mark Long (Foster), George Harris (Abakendi Senior), Ingrid Parker, Amanda Kelly, Miranda Rutter, Ameilia Cawood, William Slogrove (marquee quintet)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(13)
In: Sight and Sound v5 n5 May 1995 Page: 58Title: [Sight and Sound - v5 n5 May 1995: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: Screen International n959 27 May 1994 Page: 14 [out of order, located after p.12 but before p.7]
Title: The Browning VersionAuthor: DOBSON, Patricia Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v332 n14 17 May 1994 Page: 7,16
Title: The Browning VersionAuthor: OSBORNE, Robert Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v4 n11 November 1994 Pages: 41-42
Title: [Sight and Sound - v4 n11 November 1994: no known title]Author: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Variety 23 May 1994 Page: 54
Title: [Variety - 23 May 1994: no known title]Author: KLADY, Leonard Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Le Film Francais n2505/6 6 May 1994 Page: 42[in French and English]
Title: [ Le Film Francais - n2505/6 6 May 1994: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: At the 1994 Cannes International Film Festival.
In: Empire n65 November 1994 Page: 30
Title: New filmsAuthor: BEARD, Steve Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n65 November 1994 Pages: 56-57
Title: Profiles: Mike Figgis, directorAuthor: DAWSON, Jeff Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Mike Figgis talks about directing The BROWNING VERSION.
In: Films in Review v45 n11/12 Nov/Dec 1994 Pages: 55-56
Title: film reviewsAuthor: GARCIA, Maria Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Eyepiece v14 n4 Aug/Sep 1993 Page: 9
Title: [Eyepiece - v14 n4 Aug/Sep 1993: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: In-production credits
In: Screen International n915 9 Jul 1993 Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n915 9 Jul 1993: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v327 n43 6 Jul 1993 Page: 10
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v327 n43 6 Jul 1993: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n873 4 Sep 1992 Page: 1
Title: Paramount British hatches debut slateAuthor: FARROW, Boyd Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of Paramount British Pictures' first slate of feature films.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Accessible materials to view(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8763 FeetBFI identifier: C-960897
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8761 FeetBFI identifier: C-960898
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8762 FeetBFI identifier: C-1500701
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Film materials(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8763 FeetBFI identifier: C-960897
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8761 FeetBFI identifier: C-960898
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8762 FeetBFI identifier: C-1500701
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)