Movie

The Tichborne Claimant

★ 8.7(3)19991h 38m

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Good to know

Director: David Yates
Release date: 1999-11-12
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Bigger Picture Company

About The Tichborne Claimant

The Tichborne Claimant is a 1999 movie in the Drama genre, directed by David Yates, starring Robert Pugh, John Kani and Stephen Fry. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.7/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Tichborne Claimant in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Based on a true story, set in the late 19th century: Lord Tichborne, the ninth richest nobleman in England, disappears after a South American shipwreck. Some years later his erudite Afro-English valet, Bogle, is sent to investigate rumors that Tichborne survived and settled in Australia. An alcoholic ruffian answer's Bogle's inquiries claiming to be the lost heir. Bogle suspects fraud, but conspires with the claimant to split the inheritance should the latter succesfully pass himself off to friends, family and the courts. As the claimant returns to England to continue his charade, enough people confirm his identity to make both the claimant and Bogle believe that he just might be the rightful heir after all.

Cast

Robert Pugh

The Claimant

John Kani

Bogle

Stephen Fry

Hawkins

John Gielgud

Cockburn

Robert Hardy

Lord Rivers

Rachael Dowling

Mary Anne

Charles Gray

Arundell

James Villiers

Uncle Henry

Dudley Sutton

Onslow Onslow

Paola Dionisotti

The Dowager

Perry Fenwick

John Holmes

Tom McCabe

Keneally

Themes & keywords

based on true storyhistorical

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Tichborne Claimant in United Kingdom?+

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Is The Tichborne Claimant on Netflix?+

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How long is The Tichborne Claimant?+

The Tichborne Claimant has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in The Tichborne Claimant?+

The Tichborne Claimant stars Robert Pugh, John Kani, Stephen Fry, John Gielgud and Robert Hardy.

When did The Tichborne Claimant come out?+

The Tichborne Claimant is a 1999 movie directed by David Yates.

What genre is The Tichborne Claimant?+

The Tichborne Claimant is Drama film.

Who directed The Tichborne Claimant?+

The Tichborne Claimant was directed by David Yates.