Brimstone and Treacle
Summary:
The arrival of a mysterious stranger disrupts the lives of the members of a British family in this dark, psychological thriller. The stranger is one Martin Taylor (Sting), a dangerous charmer who ingratiates himself with the Bateses, a dignified, older couple (Denholm Elliott and Joan Plowright). The couple becomes especially fond of Martin after he demonstrates a strong, caring... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Sting - (Martin Taylor)
Denholm Elliott - (Thomas Bates)
Joan Plowright - (Norma Bates)
Suzanna Hamilton - (Patricia Bates)
Benjamin Whitrow - (Businessman)
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Review:
Scripted by the always intriguing Dennis Potter, Brimstone and Treacle offers a disturbing look at what guilt and repression can do to a man, a marriage, and a family. It also offers the best acting work of Sting's movie career. Director Richard Loncraine does a fine job of recognizing the solid script he has been given, yet still manag... Continue >>
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