Dragonard
“Forbidden Passions that could only be tamed by the dreaded Dragonard.”
Synopsis
In 1747, a handsome but rebellious Scotsman named Richard Abdee is auctioned off as a slave on a Caribbean island controlled by French and British sugar-planters. When caught having sex with his owner's wife, Abdee is given 100 lashes with the dreaded "dragonard" whip. This sentence is meant to be fatal but Abdee survives and later joins in a slave revolt which puts an end to the island's era of savage whippings.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gérard Kikoïne
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Alan Towers, Rick Marx, Rupert Gilchrist
- Original Title
- Dragonard
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gérard Kikoïne
Harry Alan Towers, Rick Marx, Rupert Gilchrist
Harry Alan Towers, Avi Lerner
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Alan Towers
Writer
Harry Alan Towers
Producer
Rick Marx
Writer
Gérard Kikoïne
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dragonard
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What is Dragonard about?
In 1747, a handsome but rebellious Scotsman named Richard Abdee is auctioned off as a slave on a Caribbean island controlled by French and British sugar-planters. When caught having sex with his owner's wife, Abdee is given 100 lashes with the dreaded "dragonard" whip. This sentence is meant to be fatal but Abdee survives and later joins in a slave revolt which puts an end to the island's era of savage whippings.
Who directed Dragonard?
Dragonard was directed by Gérard Kikoïne.
Who stars in Dragonard?
The principal cast of Dragonard includes Oliver Reed, Eartha Kitt, Patrick Warburton, Annabel Schofield, Claudia Udy.
When was Dragonard released and how long is it?
Dragonard was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Is Dragonard based on a book or true story?
Dragonard is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rupert Gilchrist".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dragonard?
Dragonard holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).