Master of Dragonard Hill (1987) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1987 · 93 mins · English

Directed by

Gérard Kikoïne

Starring

Oliver Reed, Herbert Lom, Patrick Warburton, Eartha Kitt, Ron Smerczak, Kimber Sissons

Set in the 18‑century British Caribbean colony of St. Joseph’s, the film follows decadent, hedonistic aristocrats who rule with an iron fist. Their cruelty is symbolized by the dreaded whip, the ‘dragonard,’ used to terrorize slaves and suspected criminals, while forbidden passions simmer beneath the surface, threatening to erupt.