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    Brimstone and Treacle

    R1982 · Thriller · 1h 27m

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  1. Brimstone and Treacle is a 1976 BBC television play by Dennis Potter, later adapted into a film with Sting. It tells the story of a disabled girl who is raped by a mysterious stranger who claims to be her fiancé.

  2. A British film about a con man who tries to seduce a comatose girl and her parents. Roger Ebert praises the actors and the style, but questions the symbolism and the ending.

  3. A 1982 British drama thriller starring Sting as a mysterious and sinister young man who befriends a middle-aged writer and his family. The film is based on a play by Dennis Potter and directed by Richard Loncraine.

    • Richard Loncraine
    • 2 min
  4. Jan 31, 2017 · Learn how brimstone and treacle, a mixture of sulphur and molasses, was used as a cure-all in the 17th century. Find out how this recipe appears in literature and history, and what benefits sulphur has for health and beauty.

  5. Jun 15, 2015 · Brimstone And Treacle is a 1976 television play by Dennis Potter, featuring a demonic visitor who abuses a disabled girl. The play explores the themes of evil, morality, and society, and was banned by the BBC for its graphic content.

  6. Brimstone and Treacle (1982) - Theatrical Trailer. Directed by: Richard Loncraine Year: 1982 Country: UK Genre (s): Drama, Thriller Rated: R SYNOPSIS: When a handsome young stranger (Sting ...

    • 2 min
    • 5.8K
    • Allusion to Shadow
  7. Brimstone and Treacle. Tom Bates (Denholm Elliott) and his wife, Norma (Joan Plowright), are initially overjoyed when a mysterious stranger named Martin (Sting) inserts himself into their lives...

    • Mystery & Thriller
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