An estranged brother and sister begin an intense sexual relationship, behind the curtain of their otherwise normal working-class lives.
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| Alan Rickman | ... |
Sinclair
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| Clive Owen | ... |
Richard
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| Saskia Reeves | ... |
Natalie
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| Karl Johnson | ... |
Colin
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| Lesley Sharp | ... |
Jessica
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| Kate Gartside | ... |
Paula
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Karen Knight | ... |
Philippa
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Niall Buggy | ... |
Geof
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Campbell Morrison | ... |
Scotsman
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Annie Hayes | ... |
Receptionist
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Maxwell Hutcheon | ... |
Interviewee
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| Geraldine Somerville | ... |
Natalie's Boss
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Helen FitzGerald | ... |
Scottish Girl
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Christopher Barr | ... |
Noley
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Gordon Salkilld | ... |
Hotel Porter
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Choy-Ling Man | ... |
Maid
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| John Albasiny | ... |
Young Man
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Marie Passarelli | ... |
Selina
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Janis Winters | ... |
Doreen
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Directed by
| Stephen Poliakoff | ||
Written by
| Stephen Poliakoff | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Thérèse Pickard | ... | producer |
Music by
| Michael Gibbs | ||
Cinematography by
| Witold Stok | ||
Editing by
| Michael Parkinson | ||
Editorial Department
| Paul Bingley | ... | assistant editor |
| Gordon Brown | ... | assistant editor |
| Imogen Pollard | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Joyce Gallie | ||
Production Design by
| Luciana Arrighi | ||
Art Direction by
| John Ralph | ||
Costume Design by
| Amy Roberts | ||
Makeup Department
| Anna Cobley | ... | makeup artist |
| Sula Loizou | ... | artistic makeup |
Production Management
| Alison Barnett | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ray Corbett | ... | first assistant director |
| Richard Whelan | ... | assistant director |
| Andrew Wood | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Gordon Billings | ... | props |
| Robyn Hamilton-Doney | ... | head construction |
| Ron Higgins | ... | props |
| Richard Jones | ... | carpenter |
| Carol Kupisz | ... | art department assistant |
| Maxie McDonald | ... | property master |
| Andrew Palmer | ... | props (as Andy Palmer) |
| Jeff Sullivan | ... | painter |
Sound Department
| Peter Edwards | ... | sound recordist |
| Ray Gillon | ... | stereo sound advisor: Dolby |
| Peter Joly | ... | dubbing editor |
| Malcolm Rose | ... | boom operator |
| Hugh Strain | ... | sound mixer |
| Tim Partridge | ... | dolby sound consultant (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Steve Dent | ... | stunts |
| Tracey Eddon | ... | stunts |
| Wayne Michaels | ... | stunt arranger |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Pete Cavaciuti | ... | camera operator |
| Rowan Clarke | ... | best boy |
| Roger Lowe | ... | best boy gaffer |
| Nick Lowin | ... | assistant camera |
| Martin McCullagh | ... | electrician |
| Dave McWhinney | ... | best boy gaffer |
| Simon Mein | ... | still photographer |
| Steve Potts | ... | generator operator |
| Larry S. Prinz | ... | gaffer (as Larry Prinz) |
| William Richards | ... | set grip |
| Swavek Zukowski | ... | camera loader / focus puller |
Casting Department
| Sally Osoba | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Cynthea Dowling | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Stan Fus | ... | assistant location manager |
| Angus More Gordon | ... | location manager (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Andy Park | ... | music producer |
| The Raphael Ensemble | ... | music performers: chamber music |
| Adam Glasser | ... | keyboards (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sarah Hayward | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Michael Brent | ... | production accountant |
| Diane Chittell | ... | production coordinator |
| Juliet Clarke | ... | production secretary |
| Richard Milward | ... | office trainee |
| Keti Ngcobo | ... | apprentice |
| Len Serpant | ... | set assistant |
| Paul Van Der Weele | ... | assistant production accountant |
Production Companies
- Film Four International (presents)
- Beambright
Distributors
- Castle Hill Productions (1992) (United States) (theatrical)
- Film Arte (1991) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Nea Kinisi (1991) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Angel Films (Denmark)
- Barcino Films (Spain)
- Channel 4 Television Corporation (1991) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Globo Vídeo (Brazil) (video)
- Manuel Salvador
- The Home Cinema Group (1990) (Australia) (video)
- Transeuropa Video Entertainment (TVE) (1992) (Argentina) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Peerless Camera Company (titles and opticals)
- New Central Film Services (post-production)
- Warner Bros. De Lane Lea (sound mixing)
- Angel Recording Studios (score recording)
- Media Film Services (camera equipment provided by)
- Film Lighting Services (electrical equipment)
- Metrocolor Laboratories (processed by)
- Blowup (stills processing)
- Sapex Scripts (post-production services)
Storyline
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After some years of tension, Richard begins a sexual relationship with his sister Natalie, who is now married. The relationship between Richard and Natalie proves dangerously obsessional. Their private intensity (& working class origins) contrast with the middle-class, inhibited, stuffy public scenes we see in the Richmond world into which Natalie has moved with her marriage. As the guilt and intensity of the siblings increases we seem to be heading for disaster, especially when Natalie's husband Sinclair finds out.
Written by Moray McConnachie |
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| Taglines | There are some relationships so taboo they're irresistible. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | An ad campaign canceled its contract with Clive Owen, not wanting an actor who'd starred in such a controversial film to front for them. See more » |
| Goofs | When Natalie and Richard are fighting on the country lane, there is a rip in the right shoulder of her jacket. When they get back to the party, the rip has gone. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Die Hard (2015). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Dream Fantasy See more » |
| Quotes |
Sinclair:
We spend too much time thinking about the end of the world. It isn't going to happen. Today. I promise you. Not before lunch. See more » |