Basil
Synopsis
A lonely young aristocrat in turn-of the century England struggles to meet the approval of his over-bearing, class-conscious father while trying to please the selfish woman he loves.
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BASIL (1998) | Official Trailer | 4KOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-14
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Jared Leto
Basil
Christian Slater
John Mannion
Claire Forlani
Julia Sherwin
Rachel Pickup
Clara Fairfax
Derek Jacobi
Father Frederick
David Ross
Mr. Sherwin
Crispin Bonham-Carter
Ralph
Jenny Downham
Anna, Ralph's Wife
Stephanie Bagshaw
Emma Mannion
Christopher Owen
Father Mannion
Joanna John
Mother Agnes
Jackson Ellis Leach
Young Basil
Guy Witcher
Young John Mannion
Carli Fish
Young Clara Fairfax
Georgiana Johnson
Young Clara
Matthew Steer
Young Ralph
Jack Wild
Peddler
Sarah Hadland
Windmere House Chambermaid
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Radha Bharadwaj
- Screenplay & Story
- Wilkie Collins, Radha Bharadwaj
- Original Score
- Richard G. Mitchell
- Original Title
- Basil
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Radha Bharadwaj
Wilkie Collins, Radha Bharadwaj
Richard G. Mitchell
David Johnson
Craig Nisker
Fuminori Hayashida, Lawrence Mortorff, Donald Kushner, Radha Bharadwaj, Peter Locke
Department Leadership Roster
Radha Bharadwaj
Director
Deirdre Clancy
Costume Design
David Johnson
Director of Photography
Radha Bharadwaj
Producer
Richard G. Mitchell
Original Music Composer
Radha Bharadwaj
Writer
Craig Nisker
Editor
James Merifield
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Basil
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What is Basil about?
A lonely young aristocrat in turn-of the century England struggles to meet the approval of his over-bearing, class-conscious father while trying to please the selfish woman he loves.
Who directed Basil?
Basil was directed by Radha Bharadwaj.
Who stars in Basil?
The principal cast of Basil includes Jared Leto, Christian Slater, Claire Forlani, Rachel Pickup, Derek Jacobi.
When was Basil released and how long is it?
Basil was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Basil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Basil was composed by Richard G. Mitchell.
Is Basil based on a book or true story?
Basil is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wilkie Collins".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Basil?
Basil holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).