Precious Bane

1989 2h 0m EN

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7.5

BANGER

★7.5TMDB · 2

RomanceTV MovieDrama

Synopsis

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In the early 19th century, a young woman with a harelip falls foul of her family's ambition and the superstitions of the local community, but meets a man who may see her differently.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Janet McTeer
Prue Sarn
Clive Owen
Gideon Sarn
John Bowe
Kester Woodseaves
Jim Carter
Sarn
John McEnery
Wizard Beguildy
Veronica Doran
Mrs. Callard
Jane Wood
Mrs. Sam
Emily Morgan
Jancis Beguildy

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Christopher Menaul
Writers: Maggie Wadey
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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37 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Christopher Menaul, shot by Colin Munn. 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 Rachel Portman. 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 Dave King 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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Janet McTeer and Clive Owen and John Bowe carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0098117 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Christopher Menaul directs. Colin Munn behind the camera. Rachel Portman scores. Dave King cuts. Produced in United Kingdom.

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137 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Christopher Menaul, shot by Colin Munn. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Rachel Portman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Dave King shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Janet McTeer and Clive Owen and John Bowe carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0098117 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.