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Brimstone and Treacle

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Brimstone and Treacle
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R,1hr 27min
Genres:
Drama,Action
Released:
January 1, 1982
Director:
Richard Loncraine
Distributor:
MGM
Starring:
Sting, Denholm Elliott, Joan Plowright  ...more
Synopsis: 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 rapport with their daughter, a disabled invalid. It is only when he has become a part of the household, unofficially serving ... Full Synopsis
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Perry Seibert, AMG 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 manages to find appropriate moments to take some flights of visual fancy. ... Full Review
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Sting
Martin Taylor
Denholm Elliott
Thomas Bates
Joan Plowright
Norma Bates
Suzanna Hamilton
Patricia Bates
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