Desperate Remedies
“Colonial romancing and complicating...”
Synopsis
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?
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Ziln on-line NZ Film Festival - Desperate Remedies
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-29
Top Cast
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Jennifer Ward-Lealand
Dorothea Brook
Kevin Smith
Lawrence Hayes
Lisa Chappell
Anne Cooper
Cliff Curtis
Fraser
Michael Hurst
Willam Poyser
Helen Steemson
Gnits
Kiri Mills
Rose
Bridget Armstrong
Mary Anne
Timothy Raby
Mr. Weedle
Geeling Ng
Su Lim
Kate Bartlett
Chorus #1
Johnny Bond
Chorus #2
Ann Coc-Kroft
Chorus #3
Maya Dalziel
Chorus #4
Alison Du Fresne
Chorus #5
Tony Gallagher
Chorus #6
Richard Hanna
Chorus #7
Bruce Hopkins
Chorus #8
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 26, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stewart Main, Peter Wells
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Wells, Stewart Main
- Original Score
- Peter Scholes
- Original Title
- Desperate Remedies
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- James Wallace Productions, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, Avalon/NFU Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stewart Main, Peter Wells
Peter Wells, Stewart Main
Peter Scholes
Leon Narbey
David Coulson
James Wallace
Department Leadership Roster
Stewart Main
Director
Peter Wells
Director
David Coulson
Editor
James Wallace
Producer
Leon Narbey
Director of Photography
Michael Kane
Production Design
Peter Wells
Writer
Stewart Main
Writer
Glenis Foster
Costume Design
Peter Scholes
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desperate Remedies
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What is Desperate Remedies about?
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?
Who directed Desperate Remedies?
Desperate Remedies was directed by Stewart Main, Peter Wells.
Who stars in Desperate Remedies?
The principal cast of Desperate Remedies includes Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Kevin Smith, Lisa Chappell, Cliff Curtis, Michael Hurst.
When was Desperate Remedies released and how long is it?
Desperate Remedies was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Desperate Remedies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desperate Remedies was composed by Peter Scholes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desperate Remedies?
Desperate Remedies holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).