Brimstone & Treacle (1982)
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- R
- 1h 27min
- Drama, Thriller
- 12 Nov 1982 (USA)
- Movie
A strange young man has a sinister effect on the family of a middle-aged writer.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 2 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Sting | ... |
Martin Taylor
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| Denholm Elliott | ... |
Tom Bates
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| Joan Plowright | ... |
Norma Bates
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| Suzanna Hamilton | ... |
Patricia Bates
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| Benjamin Whitrow | ... |
Businessman
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| Dudley Sutton | ... |
Stroller
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| Mary MacLeod | ... |
Valerie Holdsworth
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Tim Preece | ... |
Clergyman
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Elizabeth Bradley | ... |
Woman Passer By
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| Hugh Walters | ... |
Man
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Christopher Fairbanks | ... |
Drunk
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Directed by
| Richard Loncraine | ||
Written by
| Dennis Potter | ... | (play) |
| Dennis Potter | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Naim Attallah | ... | executive producer |
| Charles Orme | ... | associate producer (uncredited) |
| Alan E. Salke | ... | producer |
| Herbert F. Solow | ... | producer |
| Kenith Trodd | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Peter Hannan | ||
Editing by
| Paul Green | ||
Casting By
| Simone Reynolds | ||
Production Design by
| Milly Burns | ||
Art Direction by
| Norman Garwood | ||
Costume Design by
| Shuna Harwood | ||
Makeup Department
| Elaine Carew | ... | makeup artist |
| Maureen Stephenson | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Robin Douet | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jonathan Benson | ... | assistant director |
| Terence Fitch | ... | third assistant director |
| Melvin Lind | ... | second assistant director |
| Lucien Morgan | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Lee Apsey | ... | set constructor |
| John Behan | ... | set constructor |
| Dennis Bovington | ... | set constructor |
| John Cole | ... | property stand-by |
| Mel Coleman | ... | set constructor (as Melvyn Coleman) |
| David Coley | ... | carpenter |
| Alan Grenham | ... | set constructor |
| Robert Harper | ... | set constructor (as Bob Harper) |
| Sarah Harrington | ... | production buyer |
| Craig Hillier | ... | set constructor |
| Ronald Lenoir | ... | set constructor (as Ron Lenoir) |
| John McGuigan | ... | set constructor |
| Roy O'Connor | ... | set constructor |
| Ray Perry Sr. | ... | property master (as Ray Perry) |
| Clive Rivers | ... | set constructor |
| Ray Rose | ... | property storeman |
| Peter Verard | ... | construction manager |
Sound Department
| Alan Bell | ... | dubbing editor |
| Anthony Jackson | ... | sound mixer (as Tony Jackson) |
| Jacques Leroide | ... | assistant to dubbing editor |
| John Ralph | ... | boom operator |
| Hugh Strain | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Rosie Straker | ... | sound assistant |
| Elaine 'Chucks' Thomas | ... | assistant editor (as Elaine Thomas) |
| Lucien Morgan | ... | sound assistant (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Colin Davidson | ... | camera focus |
| David Farrell | ... | still photographer |
| Dennis Fraser | ... | grip |
| Dewi Humphreys | ... | camera operator |
| Reg Parsons | ... | electrical chargehand |
| Roy Rodhouse | ... | gaffer |
| Stefan Stankowski | ... | clapper loader |
| Brian Sullivan | ... | electrician |
| Toby Tyler | ... | electrician |
| Les Weighell | ... | electrician |
Casting Department
| Derek Power | ... | original casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Brian Cox | ... | wardrobe master |
Location Management
| Joanna Collins | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Michael Nyman | ... | composer: additional music |
| Mark Berrow | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Penny Eyles | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Maria Apodiacos | ... | assistant to director |
| Bobby Blues | ... | production accountant (as Bob Blues) |
| Jean Hall | ... | production assistant |
| Lynda Levy | ... | unit publicist (as Linda Levy) |
| Kathy Sykes | ... | assistant to producer |
| Clare Davidson | ... | acting coach: Sting (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Brent Walker Film Distributors (1982) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists Classics (1982) (United States) (theatrical)
- Hoyts Distribution (1982) (Australia) (theatrical)
- United Artists Classics (1982) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1982) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Pallas Film (1983) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Vuetron (1985) (Canada) (VHS) (dubbed)
- Nippon Columbia (1988) (Japan) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1985) (Australia) (video)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1996) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- A-Film Home Entertainment (2004) (Netherlands) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Anvil-Abbey Road Studios, London (music recording)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (dollies)
- Dave & David Highgate (special engineering)
- Delta Sound Services (dubbing)
- Finchley Children's Music Group (children's choir)
- Joe Dunton & Company (camera equipment)
- Lee Electrics (lighting)
- Screen Sound (music recorded at)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
This is a modern gothic tale about the evil that men do and the price that must be paid to make things right. This movie is a remake of Brimstone and Treacle (1976), which included Denholm Elliott in its original cast as Mr. Tom Bates. This movie also included an incredibly cool soundtrack of songs by artists like The Go-Go's, The Police, Squeeze, and an irreverently stylish 1930s little diddy called "Spread a Little Happiness", performed by Sting by himself.
Written by Gerry Kissell |
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| Taglines | An intriguing fantasy of angelic innocence and devilish passion. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | David Bowie was the first choice to play Martin Taylor. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #10.5 (1997). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Only You See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits are listed on the pages of a book floating on moving water. See more » |
| Quotes |
Tom Bates:
Miss Holdsworth, raise your skirt please. See more » |