Mystery ·Drama ·Horror · United Kingdom · 1982 · 1h 27m

Brimstone & Treacle

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Director
Richard Loncraine
Cast
Sting as Martin Taylor Denholm Elliott as Tom Bates Joan Plowright as Norma Bates Suzanna Hamilton as Patricia Bates Benjamin Whitrow as Businessman Dudley Sutton as Stroller
Crew
Peter Hannan — Director of Photography Paul Green — Editor Michael Nyman — Original Music Composer Sting — Original Music Composer Dennis Potter — Screenplay Herbert F. Solow — Producer
Tagline

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who wreaks havoc on us all?

Synopsis

A mysterious stranger inserts himself into a troubled family's life, blurring the lines between good and evil as he cares for their disabled daughter.

Trailer Brimstone & Treacle — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
home invasiongothichouse guestuninvited guestthreat to familyhomme fatale
Key Collaborators
Richard Loncraine Director Peter Hannan Director of Photography Paul Green Editor Michael Nyman Original Music Composer Sting Original Music Composer Dennis Potter Screenplay Herbert F. Solow Producer Alan E. Salke Producer Kenith Trodd Producer Milly Burns Production Design Shuna Harwood Costume Design
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