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"Passion. Possession."

2005 1h 39m EN

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6.0

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Synopsis

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A woman becomes very curious about one of her psychiatrist husband's inmates, a man who was found guilty in the murder and disfigurement of his former wife.

“Passion. Possession.”

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Cast

Natasha Richardson
Stella Raphael
Hugh Bonneville
Max Raphael
Ian McKellen
Dr. Peter Cleave
Joss Ackland
Jack Straffen
Gus Lewis
Charlie Raphael
Wanda Ventham
Bridie Straffen
Maria Aitken
Claudia Greene
Hazel Douglas
Lilly

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David Mackenzie
Writers: Patrick Marber, Chrysanthy Balis
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, Ireland, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 21 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: United Kingdom, Ireland, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by David Mackenzie, shot by Giles Nuttgens. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mark Mancina. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Steven Weisberg shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Natasha Richardson and Hugh Bonneville and Ian McKellen carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Passion. Possession.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0348505 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

David Mackenzie directs. Giles Nuttgens behind the camera. Mark Mancina scores. Steven Weisberg cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom, Ireland, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 21 years ago.
2International production across 3 countries: United Kingdom, Ireland, United States of America.
3Directed by David Mackenzie, shot by Giles Nuttgens. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Mark Mancina. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Steven Weisberg shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Natasha Richardson and Hugh Bonneville and Ian McKellen carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Passion. Possession.".
8IMDB entry: tt0348505 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.