The Browning Version

Andrew Crocker-Harris is an embittered and disliked teacher of Greek and Latin at a British prep school. After nearly 20 years of service, he is being forced to retire for 'health reasons', and perhaps may not even be given a pension. The boys regard him as a Hitler, with some justification. His unfaithful wife Laura tries to hurt him in any way she can. Andrew must come to terms with his failed life and at least regain his own self-esteem.

Cast

Albert Finney

as Andrew Crocker-Harris

Greta Scacchi

as Laura Crocker-Harris

Matthew Modine

as Frank Hunter

Julian Sands

as Tom Gilbert

Michael Gambon

as Dr. Frobisher

Ben Silverstone

as Taplow

Jim Sturgess

as Bryant

Joseph Beattie

as Wilson

Marc Bolton

as Grantham

Tom Havelock

as Grantham

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