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Brimstone and Treacle is a 1976 BBC television play by Dennis Potter. Originally intended for broadcast as an episode of the series Play for Today, it remained untransmitted until 1987. The play was made into a film version (released in 1982) co-starring Sting. Both versions also star Denholm Elliott .
- Barry Davis
- Kenith Trodd
- 25 August 1987
- Dennis Potter
Brimstone & Treacle: Directed by Richard Loncraine. With Sting, Denholm Elliott, Joan Plowright, Suzanna Hamilton. A strange young man has a sinister effect on the family of a middle-aged writer.
- Richard Loncraine
- 2 min
A British film about a young con man who molests a comatose girl and a rock singer who may be the devil. Roger Ebert praises the performances of Denholm Elliott, Joan Plowright and Sting, but criticizes the plot and the symbolism of the film.
A 1982 British horror film starring Sting as a demonic seducer of a disabled girl. Read critic and audience reviews, see photos, and find out the rating and runtime of this mystery & thriller.
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- Richard Loncraine
- R
- Sting
Find out who starred in and worked behind the scenes of the 1982 British drama film based on Dennis Potter's play. See the full list of actors, directors, writers, producers, composers and more on IMDb.
Jun 15, 2015 · A review of the 1976 TV play by Dennis Potter, which depicts a demonic visitor who sexually abuses a young girl and her parents. The reviewer explores the themes of evil, morality, and social issues in the play, and how it was banned by the BBC for its controversial content. The article also compares the play with other similar works such as Mary Poppins and Reservoir Dogs.
