Basil(1998)
Basil Synopsis
A lonely young aristocrat in turn-of the century England struggles to meet the approval of his over-bearing, class-conscious father while trying to please the selfish woman he loves.
Basil (1998) is a drama and romance film directed by Radha Bharadwaj, released on July 22, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Jared Leto, Christian Slater, Claire Forlani and Rachel Pickup. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Radha Bharadwaj
- Writers:
- Wilkie Collins, Radha Bharadwaj
- Producers:
- Radha Bharadwaj
- Cinematographer:
- David Johnson
- Composer:
- Richard G. Mitchell
- Status:
- Released
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Basil Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jared Leto
as Basil
Christian Slater
as John Mannion
Claire Forlani
as Julia Sherwin
Rachel Pickup
as Clara Fairfax
Derek Jacobi
as Father Frederick
David Ross
as Mr. Sherwin
Crispin Bonham-Carter
as Ralph
- Jenny Downham
Jenny Downham
as Anna, Ralph's Wife
- Stephanie Bagshaw
Stephanie Bagshaw
as Emma Mannion
- Christopher Owen
Christopher Owen
as Father Mannion
- Joanna John
Joanna John
as Mother Agnes
- Jackson Ellis Leach
Jackson Ellis Leach
as Young Basil
Key crew
Directed by Radha Bharadwaj, written by Wilkie Collins and Radha Bharadwaj, produced by Radha Bharadwaj.
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Basil Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 32 ratings.
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Basil – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Basil online?
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Basil (1998) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Basil?
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The main cast of Basil (1998) includes Jared Leto, Christian Slater, Claire Forlani, Rachel Pickup and Derek Jacobi. The film was directed by Radha Bharadwaj. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Basil released?
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Basil was released on July 22, 1998 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Basil worth watching?
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Basil (1998) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Basil?
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Yes. The official Basil trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.