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The Tichborne Claimant

8.7(3)19991h 38m2

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.

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Language
English
  • based on true story
  • historical

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Director

David Yates

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United Kingdom

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Release dates

  • United KingdomGB

    • PremiereEdinburgh International Film Festival1 Aug 1998
    • Theatrical (limited)12 Nov 1999
    • PhysicalPG11 Jun 2001
    • TVPG3 Jan 2006
  • AustraliaAU

    • TV4 May 2001
  • GermanyDE

    • PremiereEmden Film Festival3 Jun 1999

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The Tichborne Claimant was released on 12 November 1999.

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