Brimstone and Treacle
7.5
A mysterious stranger inserts himself into a troubled family's life, blurring the lines between good and evil as he cares for their disabled daughter.
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Cast
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Denholm Elliott
Tom Bates
Known for
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Trading Places
Michael Kitchen
Martin Taylor
Known for
Out of Africa
Foyle's War
Patricia Lawrence
Amy Bates
Also in
Tenko
A Room with a View
Michelle Newell
Pattie Bates
Known for
The Day of the Jackal
Modigliani
Paul Williamson
Businessman
Known for
Edge of Darkness
Esmond Webb
Man with dog
Also in
Poldark
Sword of Honour
Pat Quayle
Woman in street
Also in
The Bells of Astercote
Stanley
James Greene
Man in street
Known for
Band of Brothers
Loving Vincent
Barry Davis Director · Dennis Potter Writer Peter Bartlett Cinematographer
First release April 6, 1976 · Produced in United Kingdom · Production BBC Film
Production
BBC
Production
BBC Film
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United Kingdom
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
United Kingdom · April 6, 1976
TV · BBC1 "Play for Today"
No release date listed for United States.
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