Drowning by Numbers

(1988)Directed by Peter Greenaway119 min · RComedy, Crime, Drama
Three Women And A Coroner.

Cissie Colpitts drowns her cheating husband and, in the ensuing cover-up, enlists the help of lonely coroner Henry Madgett, an old friend with a longstanding weakness for her charms. But when Cissie's daughter and granddaughter—both also named Cissie Colpitts—decide to resort to the same methods for solving conflicts with their own frustrating husbands, the women and their repeated appeals for help begin to wear on Madgett's conscience.

Joan Plowrightas Cissie Colpitts
Juliet Stevensonas Cissie Colpitts (Daughter)
Joely Richardsonas Cissie Colpitts (Granddaughter)
Bernard Hillas Henry Madgett
Jason Edwardsas Smut
David Morrisseyas Bellamy
John Roganas Gregory
Paul Mooneyas Teigan
Jane Gurnettas Nancy
Kenny Irelandas Jonah Bognor
Michael Percivalas Moses Bognor
JDJoanna Dickensas Mrs. Hardy
Janine Duvitskias Marina Bellamy
Michael Fitzgeraldas Mr. 70 Van Dyke
Edward Tudor-Poleas Mr. 71 Van Dyke
NMNatalie Morseas The Skipping Girl
Arthur Spreckleyas Sid the Gravedigger
Ian Talbotas The Police Detective
Roderic Leighas The Policeman
Vanni Corbellinias The Hare
Jose Bergas Skipping Girl's Mother
Peter Jaquesas Priest (uncredited)