The House (1984)

Drama
War
TV Movie

Set in 1884, and based on the assumption that Britain is one of the Baltic states between Russia and Latvia, making it part of Europe instead of an off-shore island. It is winter 1884. To gain access to the sea, England has declared war on Latvia and believes herself to be winning. But Russia has sided with Latvia and England is doomed. The action takes place on New Year’s Eve in a country house on the Anglo-Latvian border. The guests are a cross section of the ruling classes.

Cast

The Soldier
Bishop Wooler
Mrs. Smeth
Kitchen Girl
Communardist
Russian Officer
Priest (uncredited)
General Fagg
Mr. Janek
Miss Von Eisen / Village Girl
Countess Von Eisen
Count Von Eisen

Crew

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Production Design
Art Direction
Transportation Captain
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