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Angels and Insects (1995)

R 116 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   26 January 1996 (USA)
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In the 1800s a naturalist marries into a family of British aristocrats.

Director:

Philip Haas

Writers:

A.S. Byatt (novel), Belinda Haas (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mark Rylance ...
William Adamson
Kristin Scott Thomas ...
Matty Crompton
Patsy Kensit Patsy Kensit ...
Eugenia Alabaster Adamson
Jeremy Kemp Jeremy Kemp ...
Sir Harald Alabaster
Douglas Henshall ...
Edgar Alabaster
Annette Badland Annette Badland ...
Lady Alabaster
Chris Larkin Chris Larkin ...
Robin
Anna Massey Anna Massey ...
Miss Mead
Saskia Wickham Saskia Wickham ...
Rowena Alabaster
Lindsay Thomas Lindsay Thomas ...
Lady Alabaster's Maid
Michelle Sylvester Michelle Sylvester ...
Margaret Alabaster
Clare Lovell Clare Lovell ...
Elaine Alabaster
Jenny Lovell Jenny Lovell ...
Edith Alabaster
Oona Haas Oona Haas ...
Alice Alabaster
Angus Hodder Angus Hodder ...
Guy Alabaster
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Storyline

The movie is a study of an aristocratic family in the Victorian England. William Adamson, a young scientist, is introduced into the aristocratic family Alabaster by reverend Alabaster who is also fascinated by insects. William marries the older daughter of the family and studies the amounts of insects in the garden of the villa. His - for the aristocrats - strange behaviours reveal at the same time their own failures and passions. Written by Volker Boehm  

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Plot Keywords:

Aristocrat | Insect | Naturalist | England | Scientist  | See more »

Taglines:

An Elegant Seduction. An Erotic Deception. A Stunning Revelation.

Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexuality and graphic nudity See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ángeles & insectos See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$5,304,000 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Goofs

Factual errors: In spite of being set in England, we hear the songs and calls of three birds from North America: Red-winged Blackbird, American Robin, and Blue Jay. See more »

Quotes

Mr. William Adamson: Whom can I tell that I should not destroy in the telling.
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