Sirens
“Love, Lust, Art and Religion”
Synopsis
In 1930s Australia, Anglican clergyman Anthony Campion and his prim wife, Estella, are asked to visit noted painter Norman Lindsay, whose planned contribution to an international art exhibit is considered blasphemous. While Campion and Lindsay debate, Estella finds herself drawn to the three beautiful models sitting for the painter's current work, freethinking Sheela, sensual Pru and virginal Giddy.
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Sirens (1994) VHS Trailer
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Top Cast
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Hugh Grant
Anthony Campion
Tara Fitzgerald
Estella Campion
Sam Neill
Norman Lindsay
Elle Macpherson
Sheela
Portia De Rossi
Giddy
Tziporah Malkah
Pru
Pamela Rabe
Rose Lindsay
Ben Mendelsohn
Lewis
John Polson
Tom
Mark Gerber
Devlin
Julia Stone
Jane
Ellie MacCarthy
Honey
Vincent Ball
Bishop of Sydney
John Duigan
Earnest Minister
Lexy Murphy
British Bulldog Girl
Scott Lowe
Station Master
Bryan Davies
Barman
Lynne Emanuel
Barmaid
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 18, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Duigan
- Screenplay & Story
- John Duigan
- Original Score
- Rachel Portman
- Original Title
- Sirens
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.8M
- Production Studios
- British Screen Finance, Sarah Radclyffe Productions, Samson Productions Pty. Ltd., WMG Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Duigan
John Duigan
Rachel Portman
Geoff Burton
Humphrey Dixon
Sue Milliken, Justin Ackerman, Hans Brockmann, Robert Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Sue Milliken
Producer
Rachel Portman
Original Music Composer
John Duigan
Director
Geoff Burton
Director of Photography
John Duigan
Screenplay
Humphrey Dixon
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sirens
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What is Sirens about?
In 1930s Australia, Anglican clergyman Anthony Campion and his prim wife, Estella, are asked to visit noted painter Norman Lindsay, whose planned contribution to an international art exhibit is considered blasphemous. While Campion and Lindsay debate, Estella finds herself drawn to the three beautiful models sitting for the painter's current work, freethinking Sheela, sensual Pru and virginal Giddy.
Who directed Sirens?
Sirens was directed by John Duigan.
Who stars in Sirens?
The principal cast of Sirens includes Hugh Grant, Tara Fitzgerald, Sam Neill, Elle Macpherson, Portia De Rossi.
When was Sirens released and how long is it?
Sirens was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did Sirens make at the box office?
Sirens grossed $7.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Sirens?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sirens was composed by Rachel Portman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sirens?
Sirens holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).