United Kingdom / Apr 02, 1993
A wickedly funny comedy of Royal proportions
1h 27min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
A member of the English upper class dies, leaving his estate and his business to an American, whom he thinks is his son who was lost as a baby and then found again. An Englishman who thinks he is an Indian comes to believe that he is actually the heir. He comes to hate the American who is his boss, his friend, and the man who has stolen the woman after whom he lusts.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Brenda Bruce | Mrs. Bullock |
| William Franklyn | Andrews |
| Charu Bala Chokshi | Mrs. Patel |
| Jeremy Clyde | 14th Duke |
| Richard Huw | Brittle |
| Eric Sykes | Jobson the Doorman |
| Bridget McConnell | Nanny |
| Bill Stewart | Adoption Agent |
| Paul Brooke | Tour Guide |
| David Ross | Sergeant Richardson |
| Cal MacAninch | CID Officer |
| Anisha Gangotra | Gita |
| Amanda Dickinson | Barmaid |
| Chris Jenkinson | Police Constable |
| Keith Smith | Photographer |
| Stephan Grothgar | German Tourist |
| Madge Ryan | Woman with Dog |
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| Bill Wallis | Vicar at Hunt |
| Cameron Blakely | Hunt Saboteur |
| Louise Downie | Doreen |
| Llewellyn Rees | Old Major |
| Paul Weston | French Driver |
| Tim Lawrence | French Driver |
| Gary Lineker | Couple at Restaurant |
| Michelle Lineker | Couple at Restaurant |
| John Stableforth | Butler (uncredited) |
| Tony Walker | Cab Driver (uncredited) |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Splitting Heirs |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | Français, English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Universal Pictures, Prominent Features |
| Release date | 2 aprile 1993 |
| Executive producer | Eric Idle |
| Production | Simon Bosanquet, Redmond Morris |
| Writer | Eric Idle |
| Casting | Michelle Guish |
| Editing | John Jympson |
| Cinematography | Tony Pierce-Roberts |
| Assistant directors | Trevor Wright, Robert Young |
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| Camera operators | Tony Pierce-Roberts |
| Additional photography | Tony Pierce-Roberts |
| Production design | John Beard |
| Art direction | John Beard |
| Set decoration | John Beard |
| Music | Michael Kamen |
| Sound | Michael Kamen |
| Revenue | 3.200.000 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United States / Apr 30, 1993 / PG-13
Germany / Sep 09, 1993 / 12
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