Desperate Remedies(1993)
Colonial romancing and complicating...
Desperate Remedies Synopsis
In a town called Hope on the edge of Britain's empire, desperations clash: the beautiful Dorothea Brook is desperate to free her pregnant sister Rose from the clutches of Fraser, a fortune hunter. A local politician, William Poyner, is desperate for cash and thinks marriage to Dorothea will save him. Dorothea hires Lawrence Hayes, a rough but handsome Argonaut, to bribe Fraser with jewels and to marry Rose; Hayes desperately loves Dorothea and may marry Rose to stay close to her. But Dorothea has a lover, the ravishing Anne Cooper, who encourages the match with Poyser to give the lovers cover. Are these remedies, each desperate in its turn, going to make anyone happy?
Desperate Remedies (1993) is a drama film directed by Stewart Main, released on November 26, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Kevin Smith, Lisa Chappell and Cliff Curtis. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Stewart Main
- Writers:
- Peter Wells, Stewart Main
- Producers:
- James Wallace
- Cinematographer:
- Leon Narbey
- Composer:
- Peter Scholes
- Production:
- James Wallace Productions, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, Avalon/NFU Studios
- Status:
- Released
Desperate Remedies (1993) Trailer
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Desperate Remedies Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jennifer Ward-Lealand
as Dorothea Brook
Kevin Smith
as Lawrence Hayes
Lisa Chappell
as Anne Cooper
Cliff Curtis
as Fraser
Michael Hurst
as Willam Poyser
Helen Steemson
as Gnits
- Kiri Mills
Kiri Mills
as Rose
Bridget Armstrong
as Mary Anne
Timothy Raby
as Mr. Weedle
Geeling Ng
as Su Lim
- Kate Bartlett
Kate Bartlett
as Chorus #1
- Johnny Bond
Johnny Bond
as Chorus #2
Key crew
Directed by Stewart Main, written by Peter Wells and Stewart Main, produced by James Wallace.
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Desperate Remedies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 12 ratings.
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Desperate Remedies – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Desperate Remedies?
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The main cast of Desperate Remedies (1993) includes Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Kevin Smith, Lisa Chappell, Cliff Curtis and Michael Hurst. The film was directed by Stewart Main. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Desperate Remedies released?
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Desperate Remedies was released on November 26, 1993 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Desperate Remedies worth watching?
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Desperate Remedies (1993) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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