The Misadventures of Margaret
Synopsis
A timid, insecure popular author with an overly-attentive professor husband decide to write an erotic novel. With encouragement from her sister and a bi-sexual friend, she goes to France with the intent of doing research at an inn where a diary she had been using documented erotic encounters. Instead she finds the inn is now a cloister for singing nuns. However, a young, divorced sound engineer is also there taping the nuns. While attracted, she mostly succumbs only to new fantasies until he follows her home to New York.
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The Misadventures of Margaret (1998) VHS Trailer
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Parker Posey
Margaret Nathan
Jeremy Northam
Edward Nathan
Craig Chester
Richard Lane
Elizabeth McGovern
Till Turner
Brooke Shields
Lily
Alexis Denisof
Dr. Lupi
Corbin Bernsen
Art Turner
Justine Waddell
Young Girl
Patrick Bruel
Martin
Stéphane Freiss
The Philosopher
Amy Phillips
Sarah From Brighton
Sylvie Testud
Young Nun
Al Mackenzie
Richard's Boyfriend
Kerry Shale
Librarian
Jacey Sallés
Astronaught #1
Jeff Harding
Man at Party
Teresa Gallagher
Astronaught #2
Mel Claus Crawford
Astronaught #3
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Skeet
- Screenplay & Story
- Cathleen Schine, Brian Skeet
- Original Score
- James Shearman, Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley, Pete Wiggs
- Original Title
- The Misadventures of Margaret
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $5M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Skeet
Cathleen Schine, Brian Skeet
James Shearman, Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley, Pete Wiggs
Romain Winding
Clare Douglas
Eric Altmayer, Nicolas Altmayer, Ian Benson, Pippa Cross, Andy Harries
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Skeet
Writer
Clare Douglas
Editor
Romain Winding
Director of Photography
Brian Skeet
Director
Martin Childs
Production Design
Eric Altmayer
Producer
Nicolas Altmayer
Producer
Ian Benson
Producer
Edi Giguere
Costume Design
James Shearman
Original Music Composer
Sarah Cracknell
Original Music Composer
Bob Stanley
Original Music Composer
Pete Wiggs
Original Music Composer
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What is The Misadventures of Margaret about?
A timid, insecure popular author with an overly-attentive professor husband decide to write an erotic novel. With encouragement from her sister and a bi-sexual friend, she goes to France with the intent of doing research at an inn where a diary she had been using documented erotic encounters. Instead she finds the inn is now a cloister for singing nuns. However, a young, divorced sound engineer is also there taping the nuns. While attracted, she mostly succumbs only to new fantasies until he follows her home to New York.
Who directed The Misadventures of Margaret?
The Misadventures of Margaret was directed by Brian Skeet.
Who stars in The Misadventures of Margaret?
The principal cast of The Misadventures of Margaret includes Parker Posey, Jeremy Northam, Craig Chester, Elizabeth McGovern, Brooke Shields.
When was The Misadventures of Margaret released and how long is it?
The Misadventures of Margaret was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Misadventures of Margaret?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Misadventures of Margaret was composed by James Shearman, Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley, Pete Wiggs.
Is The Misadventures of Margaret based on a book or true story?
The Misadventures of Margaret is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Cathleen Schine".