"Thérèse Raquin" (1980) TV mini-series 1980-

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

12 April 1981 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot Keywords:

Destiny | TV Mini-Series | Murder | Adultery | Based On Novel

Awards:

3 wins & 4 nominations

Cast

Kate Nelligan	...	Thérèse Raquin / ... (3 episodes, 1980)
Mona Washbourne	...	Madame Raquin (3 episodes, 1980)
Brian Cox	...	Laurent LeClaire (3 episodes, 1980)
Richard Pearson	...	Michaud (3 episodes, 1980)
Timothy Bateson	...	Grivet (3 episodes, 1980)
Philip Bowen	...	Olivier Michaud (3 episodes, 1980)
Jenny Galloway	...	Suzanne Michaud (3 episodes, 1980)
Alan Rickman	...	Vidal (3 episodes, 1980)
Kenneth Cranham	...	Camille Raquin (2 episodes, 1980)

Series Directed by
Simon Langton		(3 episodes, 1980)

Series Writing credits
Philip Mackie		(3 episodes, 1980)
Émile Zola		(3 episodes, 1980)

Series Produced by
Jonathan Powell	....	producer (3 episodes, 1980)

Series Original Music by
Patrick Gowers		(3 episodes, 1980)

Series Production Design by
David Myerscough-Jones		(3 episodes, 1980)

Series Costume Design by
Reg Samuel		(3 episodes, 1980)

Series Makeup Department
Jean Speak	....	makeup artist (3 episodes, 1980)

Series Sound Department
Norman Bennett	....	sound: studio (3 episodes, 1980)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Peter Hall	....	film cameraman (3 episodes, 1980)
Howard King	....	studio lighting (3 episodes, 1980)

Series Other crew
Betty Willingale	....	script editor (3 episodes, 1980)

Production Companies

• British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
• London Film Productions

Distributors

• Masterpiece Theatre
• Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Movie Connections:

Version of Thérèse Raquin (1965) (TV)

Fiery!

Sometimes actors and directors work with a white hot passion that the screen almost melts in response. That's what "Thérèse Raquin", an extraordinary mini series aired in the US around 1980 or 81, has. The two leads sexual appetites are so openly displayed and animal like that everything that follows seems absolutely correct and plausible. There's such a carnality in their sex that it's breathless. When the plot thickens and murder enters the scene, it's with a sickened heart that you know all are doomed.

This is not for the faint hearted or easily offended. Yep, it's a "Masterpiece Theater" presentation but DO NOT expect the normally stuffy, stiff upper lipped Brit presented. This is more akin to "Body Heat" or "The Postman Always Rings Twice".

See it. You will not forget it.