They dared to play the game of love, faith, and chance.
After a childhood of abuse by his evangelistic father, misfit Oscar Hopkins becomes an Anglican minister and develops a divine obsession with gambling. Lucinda Leplastrier is a rich Australian heiress shopping in London for materials for her newly acquired glass factory back home. Deciding to travel to Australia as a missionary, Oscar meets Lucinda aboard ship, and a mutual obsession blossoms. They make a wager that will alter each of their destinies.
Oscar and Lucinda (1997) is a drama and romance film directed by Gillian Armstrong, released on December 31, 1997 with a runtime of 2h 12m. It stars Ralph Fiennes, Cate Blanchett, Ciarán Hinds and Tom Wilkinson. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 80 ratings.
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Ralph Fiennes
as Oscar Hopkins
Cate Blanchett
as Lucinda Leplastrier
Ciarán Hinds
as Reverend Dennis Hasset
Tom Wilkinson
as Hugh Stratton
Richard Roxburgh
as Mr. Jeffries
Christian Manon
as Mr. Tomasetti
Clive Russell
as Theophilus
Barnaby Kay
as Wardley-Fish
Linda Bassett
as Betty Stratton
Geoffrey Rush
as Narrator (voice)
Basil Clarke
as Elderly Parishoner
Andrea Moor
as Miss Shaddock
Directed by Gillian Armstrong, written by Peter Carey and Laura Jones, produced by Robin Dalton and Timothy White.
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 80 ratings.
This is a wonderfully good looking film with two strong performances from Ralph Fiennes ("Hopkins") and Cate Blanchett ("Lucinda"). The former is a bit of a loner being raised by his rather puritanical Pentecostal father. He absconds into the care of Anglican "Stratton" (Tom Wilkinson) who arranges for him to obtain an university education. Thing is, this brightly red haired lad doesn't really fit in, and is soon…
Reviewed on August 27, 2023
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The main cast of Oscar and Lucinda (1997) includes Ralph Fiennes, Cate Blanchett, Ciarán Hinds, Tom Wilkinson and Richard Roxburgh. The film was directed by Gillian Armstrong. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Oscar and Lucinda was released on December 31, 1997 and runs for 2h 12m.
Oscar and Lucinda (1997) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 80 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.
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