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Who Killed Mrs De Ropp?

Who Killed Mrs De Ropp?

20074.40h 58m

Overview

On a train journey, Saki meets Mrs De Ropp, an oppressive aunt and guardian to an unruly brood. Inspired by the meeting, he imagines a tale of repressed children who find solace in their childish wonder, and are saved by their imagination.

Directed by Sam Hobkinson
Written by Sam Hobkinson, Hector Hugh Munro
Produced by Sam Hobkinson
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Top Cast

Gemma Jones

Gemma Jones

Mrs De Ropp

Ben Daniels

Ben Daniels

Saki

Thomas Byrne

Thomas Byrne

Cyril

Bill Milner

Bill Milner

Nicholas

Samuel Honywood

Samuel Honywood

Conradin

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Julia Joyce

Jane

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Madeleine Williams

Enid

A

Andrew Byrne

Bobby

J

Jenny Livsey

Maid

Themes & Keywords

anthologytrainstorytellingcorporal punishmentedwardian eralive action and animation

About Who Killed Mrs De Ropp?

Who Killed Mrs De Ropp? is a drama, tv movie film released in 2007 exploring themes of anthology, train, storytelling, corporal punishment, edwardian era, live action and animation. Directed by Sam Hobkinson, it stars Gemma Jones, Ben Daniels, Thomas Byrne. On a train journey, Saki meets Mrs De Ropp, an oppressive aunt and guardian to an unruly brood. Inspired by the meeting, he imagines a tale of repressed children who find solace in their childish wonder, and are saved by their imagination.

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