A Scent of Heather
Synopsis
Heather leaves the nunnery and marries the gardener's son, just for the money. But before the couple consummates their marriage, she finds out he's her half-brother.
Top Cast
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Veronica Hart
Heather
Paul Thomas
Frederick - Heather's Husband
Vanessa del Rio
The Cook
Nicole Scent
Margaret
Robert Kerman
Tom - The Chauffeur
Christie Ford
Heather's Mother
Lisa Be
Aunt Phylis
Ron Hudd
Officer
Felix Krull
The Gardener
Foster Waine
Jack
Susan Nadir
Madam Olga
Larry Strange
Uncle Roy
Bobbie Burton
Man Bringing Mail
Louise Hasler
Sister Clara
Tracy Adams
Madeline
Mark Lewis
Official Heather's Father
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 5, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Milling
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Vincent
- Original Title
- A Scent of Heather
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Praexis Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Milling
Anthony Vincent
Bill Milling
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Milling
Director
Bill Milling
Producer
Anthony Vincent
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Scent of Heather
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Scent of Heather about?
Heather leaves the nunnery and marries the gardener's son, just for the money. But before the couple consummates their marriage, she finds out he's her half-brother.
Who directed A Scent of Heather?
A Scent of Heather was directed by Bill Milling.
Who stars in A Scent of Heather?
The principal cast of A Scent of Heather includes Veronica Hart, Paul Thomas, Vanessa del Rio, Nicole Scent, Robert Kerman.
When was A Scent of Heather released and how long is it?
A Scent of Heather was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Scent of Heather?
A Scent of Heather holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).