The read
A Balasaur Score of 69 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.6/10, Rotten Tomatoes 83%. Critics rate it 17 points higher than audiences do. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.
Synopsis
English aristocrat Tony Last welcomes tragedy into his life when he invites John Beaver to visit his vast estate. There Beaver makes the acquaintance of Tony's wife, Brenda. Together, they continue their relationship in a series of bedroom assignations in London. Trusting to a fault, Tony is unaware that anything is amiss until his wife suddenly asks for a divorce. With his life in turmoil, Tony goes on a haphazard journey to South America.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Critics rate it 17 points higher than audiences do.
43 audience votes
Key crew
- Charles SturridgeWriter
- Charles SturridgeDirector
- George FentonOriginal Music Composer
- Tim SullivanWriter
- Derek GrangerWriter
Cast
- James WilbyTony Last
- Kristin Scott ThomasBrenda Last
- Rupert GravesJohn Beaver
- Pip TorrensJock Grant-Menzies
- Judi DenchMrs. Beaver
- Alec GuinnessMr. Todd
- Beatie EdneyMarjorie
- Christopher GodwinDr. Messinger
- Jackson KyleJohn Andrew
- Anjelica HustonMrs. Rattery
- Jeanne WattsNanny
- Norman LumsdenAmbrose
Stills
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Themes
based on novel or bookloss of loved onecountry housemansionancestral home1930sbrazilaffair
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