British historical drama Downton Abbey in Lankan cinemas

Friday, 20 September 2019 00:00 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

British historical period drama film Downton Abbey will be screened in Lankan cinemas from Friday 20 September.

The theatres are Liberty by Scope Cinemas, Colombo City Centre, MC Cinemas and Empire Cinema. Downton Abbey acts as a continuation of the British television series of the same name. The film is written by Julian Fellowes, creator and executive producer of the television series, and directed by Michael Engler. The film, set in 1927, depicts an official state visit by the King and Queen to the Crawley family’s English country house in the Yorkshire countryside. As the Royal staff descend on Downton an assassin has also arrived and attempts to kill the monarch. The family and servants are pitted against the royal entourage, including the Queen’s Lady-in-Waiting who has fallen out with the Crawleys, especially the Dowager Countess, over an inheritance issue.

Cast include Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Brendon Coyle, Michelle Dockery and Kevin Doyle.