USA / Australia / UK,
1997, 132 min
Directed by:
Gillian ArmstrongScreenplay:
Laura JonesCinematography:
Geoffrey SimpsonComposer:
Thomas NewmanCast:
Ralph Fiennes, Cate Blanchett, Ciarán Hinds, Tom Wilkinson, Richard Roxburgh, Barnaby Kay, Barry Otto, Linda Bassett, Josephine Byrnes, Geoffrey Rush (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
Oscar (Fiennes) is a priest who gambles discreetly and donates his winnings to help the poor. Lucinda (Blanchett) is an Australian businesswoman who boldly defies society's rules. When they meet over an innocent game of cards, their lives are changed forever. (official distributor synopsis)
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