Desperate Remedies (1993) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Desperate Remedies (1993) — In a town called Hope on the edge of Britain's empire, desperations clash: the beautiful…
Desperate Remedies (1993) Storyline
In a town called Hope on the edge of Britain's empire, desperations clash: the beautiful Dorothea Brook is desperate to free her pregnant sister Rose from the clutches of Fraser, a fortune hunter. A local politician, William Poyner, is desperate for cash and thinks marriage to Dorothea will save him. Dorothea hires Lawrence Hayes, a rough but handsome Argonaut, to bribe Fraser with jewels and to marry Rose; Hayes desperately loves Dorothea and may marry Rose to stay close to her. But Dorothea has a lover, the ravishing Anne Cooper, who encourages the match with Poyser to give the lovers cover. Are these remedies, each desperate in its turn, going to make anyone happy?
Full Cast & Crew
- Jennifer Ward-Lealand as Dorothea Brook
- Kevin Smith as Lawrence Hayes
- Lisa Chappell as Anne Cooper
- Cliff Curtis as Fraser
- Michael Hurst as Willam Poyser
- Helen Steemson as Gnits
- Kiri Mills as Rose
- Bridget Armstrong as Mary Anne
- Timothy Raby as Mr. Weedle
- Geeling Ng as Su Lim
- Kate Bartlett as Chorus #1
- Johnny Bond as Chorus #2
- Ann Coc-Kroft as Chorus #3
- Maya Dalziel as Chorus #4
- Alison Du Fresne as Chorus #5
Why Watch Desperate Remedies?
The Vibe: Desperate Remedies is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie from 1993. Directed by Stewart Main, and starring Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Kevin Smith, Lisa Chappell In a town called Hope on the edge of Britain's empire, desperations clash: the beautiful Dorothea Brook is desperate to free her pregnant sister Rose from the clutches of Fraser, a fortune hunter.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.3/10, Desperate Remedies retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies, Desperate Remedies deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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