Gosford Park (2001)

Plot Summary

Set in the 1930s, the story takes place in an old-fashioned English country house where a weekend shooting party is underway. The story centers on the McCordle family, particularly the man of the house, Sir William McCordle (Sir Michael Gambon). Getting on in years, William has become a benefactor to many of his relatives and friends. As the weekend goes on, secrets are revealed, and it seems that everyone, above stairs and below, wants a piece of William and his money, but how far will they go to get it?

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Certification

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Awards

Prêmio Guarani (2003)

Premio Guarani 2003

Winner

Best Foreign Film

Robert Altman

Cinema Brazil Grand Prize (2003)

Cinema Brazil Grand Prize 2003

Nominated

Best Foreign Language Film (Melhor Filme Estrangeiro)

Goya Awards (2003)

Goya 2003

Nominated

Best European Film (Mejor Película Europea)

Robert Altman

Golden Globes, USA (2002)

Golden Globe 2002

Nominated

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

Julian Fellowes

Golden Globe 2002

Nominated

Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical

Academy Awards, USA (2002)

Oscar 2002

Nominated

Best Picture

Robert Altman Bob Balaban David Levy

Oscar 2002

Winner

Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen

Julian Fellowes

Oscar 2002

Nominated

Best Art Direction-Set Decoration

Stephen Altman Anna Pinnock

Oscar 2002

Nominated

Best Costume Design

Jenny Beavan

BAFTA Awards (2002)

BAFTA Film Award 2002

Nominated

Best Production Design

Stephen Altman

BAFTA Film Award 2002

Nominated

Best Screenplay - Original

Julian Fellowes

BAFTA Film Award 2002

Winner

Best Costume Design

Jenny Beavan

BAFTA Film Award 2002

Nominated

Best Make Up/Hair

Sallie Jaye Jan Archibald