Oscar and Lucinda (1997)
Oscar and Lucinda is a 1997 drama movie directed by Gillian Armstrong, with a running time of 2h 12m. It stars Ralph Fiennes, Cate Blanchett and Ciarán Hinds.
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.
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What is Oscar and Lucinda about?
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.
When was Oscar and Lucinda released?
Oscar and Lucinda was released on 31 December 1997.
How long is Oscar and Lucinda?
Oscar and Lucinda runs 2h 12m.
Who made Oscar and Lucinda?
Oscar and Lucinda was directed by Gillian Armstrong.
Where can I watch Oscar and Lucinda?
Oscar and Lucinda is available on Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Oscar and Lucinda
Buy: Apple TV Store
Cast
- 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