Though billed as a mystery, the murder doesn't occur until well past the midway point. For Altman, the investigation is almost a distraction or sub-plot , used as a vehicle to expose the characters' secrets rather than as the film's primary goal.
As the caustic Lady Trentham, she provides much of the film's wit and sharpest "laugh lines". Gosford Park
The film features an astonishing cast that represents a "Who's Who" of British acting talent: Though billed as a mystery, the murder doesn't
Notable turns include Emily Watson as a rebellious head housemaid, Clive Owen as a mysterious valet, and Stephen Fry as a bumbling, pipe-smoking police inspector. The film features an astonishing cast that represents
The film brilliantly contrasts the idle monsters upstairs with the people who "keep the gears turning" in silence. The servants are even known by their masters' names, illustrating the total erasure of their individual identities within the system. Performances and Production