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Brimstone & Treacle (1982)

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User Rating: 6.3/10 (583 votes)
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Overview

Director:
Richard Loncraine
Writers:
Dennis Potter (play)
Dennis Potter (screenplay)
Release Date:
12 November 1982 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Thriller more
Tagline:
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 more
User Comments:
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Cast

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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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Additional Details

Runtime:
87 min
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
Singapore:M18 | UK:X (original rating) | Finland:K-16 | Norway:15 | UK:18 | USA:R | Australia:M
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Company:
Namara Films more

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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. more
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Referenced in The Passion: Films, Faith & Fury (2006) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Narration more

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2 out of 2 people found the following comment useful:-
summary, 27 January 2000
10/10
Author: (thd@poczta.wp.pl) from Kielce, Poland

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").

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