A Hazard of Hearts (1987) (TV)

User Rating:

6.4/10   

Director:

John Hough

Writers:

Barbara Cartland (novel)
Terence Feely (screenplay)

Release Date:

27 December 1987 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Plot:

When compulsive gambler Sir Giles Staverley has lost his estate and all his money playing dice, he realises...

Plot Keywords:

Dice | Gambler | Gambling | Duel | Wager

Cast

Diana Rigg	...	Lady Harriet Vulcan
Edward Fox	...	Lord Harry Wrotham
Helena Bonham Carter	...	Serena Staverley
Fiona Fullerton	...	Lady Isabel Gillingham
Neil Dickson	...	Nicholas
Christopher Plummer	...	Sir Giles Staverley
Stewart Granger	...	Old Vulcan
Anna Massey	...	Eudora
Eileen Atkins	...	Lady Harriet's Maid
Gareth Hunt	...	Joker
Marcus Gilbert	...	Lord Justin Vulcan
Robert Addie	...	Lord Peter Gillingham
James Gaddas	...	Lord John Burley
Christopher Villiers	...	Captain Jackson
Ben Aris	...	Lieutenant of Dragoons

Runtime:

90 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:L | UK:PG

Filming Locations:

Belvoir Castle, Belvoir, Leicestershire, England, UK

Company:

Gainsborough Pictures

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: Just after Justin asks Serena to marry him for the first time and he then walks toward the window, you can see a thin microphone being poked towards him as the walks away - the sound guy then realises it's in shot and pulls it back.

Quotes:

Lady Harriet Vulcan: The devil take you Harry!
Lord Harry Wrotham: Oh I do hope so Harriet, I couldn't bear to be parted from you.

I love to curl up with this movie (forget a book!)

I caught this movie when it first came out and it instantly became my favorite romance film. I was 12 then and I impatiently waited for it to come on TV again. I was fortunate enough to record it the second and third time that it re-appeared and I wish it was out on video for others to enjoy. It's not earth shattering, but cute, sweet and fun. Helena Bonham Carter is adorable and has spunk and Marcus Gilbert is a handsome devil that can make you melt down through the couch! This movie started me on Regency period novels and films (not to mention forever hunting down Marcus Gilbert film/TV appearances). If you have the chance, WATCH IT!! BUT REMEMBER: Do not take it too seriously or you will be doomed to disappointment! You can also find other TV movies from Barbara Cartland novels such as A Ghost In Monte Carlo (also w/Marcus Gilbert), Duel Of Hearts, and The Lady & The Highwayman (w/Hugh Grant). You might also enjoy The Scarlet Pimpernel.