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Angels and Insects (1995)

1995-09-10 · 1h 58m · EN
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An elegant seduction. An erotic deception. A stunning revelation.

In Victorian England, wealthy patriarch Sir Harald Alabaster invites an impoverished biologist, William Adamson, into his home. There, William tries to continue his work, but is distracted by Alabaster's seductive daughter, Eugenia. William and Eugenia begin a torrid romance, but as the couple become closer, the young scientist begins to realize that dark, disturbing things are happening behind the closed doors of the Alabaster manor.

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Philip HaasDirector

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Mark RylanceMark RylanceWilliam AdamsonKristin Scott ThomasKristin Scott ThomasMatty CromptonPatsy KensitPatsy KensitEugenia Alabaster AdamsonJeremy KempJeremy KempSir Harald AlabasterDouglas HenshallDouglas HenshallEdgar AlabasterAnnette BadlandAnnette BadlandLady AlabasterChris LarkinChris LarkinRobinAnna MasseyAnna MasseyMiss Mead

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Victorian englandScientistInsectRich woman poor manBased on short storyIncestClass societyNaturalist

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Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityVictorian England · Scientist · InsectMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference828498

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What is Angels and Insects about?

In Victorian England, wealthy patriarch Sir Harald Alabaster invites an impoverished biologist, William Adamson, into his home. There, William tries to continue his work, but is distracted by Alabaster's seductive daughter, Eugenia. William and Eugenia begin a torrid romance, but as the couple become closer, the young scientist begins to realize that dark, disturbing things are happening behind the closed doors of the Alabaster manor.

How long is Angels and Insects?

Angels and Insects has a runtime of 118 minutes.