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Overview
Release Date:
12 November 1982 (USA) moreTagline:
An intriguing fantasy of angelic innocence and devilish passion.Plot:
A strange young man has a sinister effect on the family of a middle-aged writer. full summary | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)Awards:
1 win moreUser Comments:
summary moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Sting | ... | Martin Taylor | |
| Denholm Elliott | ... | Tom Bates | |
| Joan Plowright | ... | Norma Bates | |
| Suzanna Hamilton | ... | Patricia Bates | |
| Benjamin Whitrow | ... | Businessman | |
| Dudley Sutton | ... | Stroller | |
| Mary MacLeod | ... | Valerie Holdsworth | |
| Tim Preece | ... | Clergyman | |
| Elizabeth Bradley | ... | Woman Passer By | |
| Hugh Walters | ... | Man | |
| Christopher Fairbanks | ... | Drunk |
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Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
87 minCountry:
UKLanguage:
EnglishColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DolbyCertification:
Singapore:M18 | UK:X (original rating) | Finland:K-16 | Norway:15 | UK:18 | USA:R | Australia:MFilming Locations:
Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UKMOVIEmeter: 
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According to a recent biography of 'Sting' , the role of Taylor had been turned down by both David Bowie and Malcolm McDowell. moreSoundtrack:
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An extremely fascinating picture, "Brimstone & Treacle" suited my perversive taste in 100%. Sting's part is the best in his career, and the music he wrote for the film makes my heart tremble (esp. "I Burn For You").