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Asylum (2005)

R  99 min  -  Drama | Romance | Thriller   -  9 September 2005 (Ireland)
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A woman becomes very curious about one of her psychiatrist husband's inmates, a man who was found guilty in the murder and disfigurement of his former wife.

Director:

David Mackenzie

Writers:

Patrick McGrath (novel), Patrick Marber (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Natasha Richardson ...
Stella Raphael
Hugh Bonneville ...
Gus Lewis Gus Lewis ...
Charlie Raphael
Ian McKellen ...
Dr. Peter Cleave
Joss Ackland ...
Jack Straffen
Wanda Ventham Wanda Ventham ...
Bridie Straffen
Sara Thurston Sara Thurston ...
Mrs. Rose (as Sarah Thurstan)
Alwyne Taylor Alwyne Taylor ...
Monica
Maria Aitken Maria Aitken ...
Claudia Greene
Hazel Douglas Hazel Douglas ...
Lilly
Anna Keaveney Anna Keaveney ...
Mrs. Bain
Marton Csokas ...
Edgar Stark
Robert Willox Robert Willox ...
John Archer
Judy Parfitt Judy Parfitt ...
Brenda Raphael
Sean Harris ...
Nick
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Storyline

In the 50's, the psychiatrist Max Raphael is hired to work as superintendent of an asylum in the outskirts of London, and he moves with his wife Stella Raphael and their son Charlie. Stella has a passionless marriage and is ignored by Max; her boredom changes when her son befriends the handsome inmate Edgar Stark, an sculptor that in a crisis of jealousy had killed and disfigured his wife, and that is treated by Dr. Peter Cleave, an ambitious psychiatrist that aspired Max's position. During the afternoons, Stella has a hot adulterous affair with Edgar until the day he escapes and their affair is discovered. Stella has to take a decision between her family and her wild passion for Edgar. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  

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Plot Keywords:

Psychiatrist | Inmate | Asylum | Murder | Passion  | See more »

Taglines:

Passion. Possession. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexuality, some violence and brief language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

UK | Ireland

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Casa da Loucura See more »

Filming Locations:

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$36,272 (USA) (14 August 2005) (5 Screens)

Gross:

$374,903 (USA) (13 November 2005)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Both Marton Csokas and Ian McKellan have appeared in 'The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring' and The 'Lord of the Rings: Return of the King'. See more »

Quotes

Max Raphael: I want you to understand what's going to happen next. The shock will wear off, and it will be replaced by a devastating grief. In time, you will come to terms with what you have done and you'll just be very, very sad. And that sadness will stay with you for the rest of your life.
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References Vertigo (1958) See more »