Plenty(1985)
To know the pleasure of power. To feel the heat of passion. To stretch life to the absolute limit. She would settle for nothing less.
Plenty Synopsis
David Hare's account of a one-time French freedom fighter who gradually realizes that her post-war life is not meeting her expectations.
Plenty (1985) is a drama and romance film directed by Fred Schepisi, released on September 20, 1985 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Meryl Streep, Tracey Ullman, John Gielgud and Sting. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred Schepisi
- Writers:
- David Hare, David Hare
- Producers:
- Edward R. Pressman, Joseph Papp
- Cinematographer:
- Ian Baker
- Composer:
- Bruce Smeaton
- Production:
- Pressman Productions, 20th Century Fox, RKO Pictures
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $6,148,000
- Status:
- Released
Plenty (1985) Trailer
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Plenty Cast & Crew
Main cast
Meryl Streep
as Susan Traherne
Tracey Ullman
as Alice Park
John Gielgud
as Sir Leonard Darwin
Sting
as Mick
Ian McKellen
as Sir Andrew Charleson
Sam Neill
as Lazar
Burt Kwouk
as Mr. Aung
Charles Dance
as Raymond Brock
Christopher Fairbank
as Spencer
Hugh Laurie
as Michael
John Serret
as French Farmer
André Maranne
as Villon
Key crew
Directed by Fred Schepisi, written by David Hare and David Hare, produced by Edward R. Pressman and Joseph Papp.
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Plenty Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 49 ratings.
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Plenty – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Plenty online?
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Plenty (1985) is currently available to rent or buy from SF Anytime. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Plenty?
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The main cast of Plenty (1985) includes Meryl Streep, Tracey Ullman, John Gielgud, Sting and Ian McKellen. The film was directed by Fred Schepisi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Plenty released?
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Plenty was released on September 20, 1985 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is Plenty worth watching?
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Plenty (1985) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 49 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 Plenty?
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Yes. The official Plenty trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.