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7.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDb19892h 0mUnited Kingdom

Precious Bane

Synopsis

In the early 19th century, a young woman with a harelip falls foul of her family's ambition and the superstitions of the local community, but meets a man who may see her differently.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Christopher Menaul
Screenplay & Story
Maggie Wadey
Original Score
Rachel Portman
Original Title
Precious Bane
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 0m
Production Studios
GBH, BBC

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Christopher Menaul

Screenplay & Story

Maggie Wadey, Mary Webb

Original Score & Music

Rachel Portman

Director of Photography

Colin Munn

Film Editing

Dave King

Producers

Louis Marks

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Mary Webb

Department Leadership Roster

Maggie Wadey

Screenplay

Christopher Menaul

Christopher Menaul

Director

Rachel Portman

Rachel Portman

Original Music Composer

Louis Marks

Louis Marks

Producer

Colin Munn

Director of Photography

Dave King

Editor

Christopher Robilliard

Production Design

Michael Burdle

Costume Design

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Precious Bane.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Precious Bane

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Precious Bane about?

In the early 19th century, a young woman with a harelip falls foul of her family's ambition and the superstitions of the local community, but meets a man who may see her differently.

Who directed Precious Bane?

Precious Bane was directed by Christopher Menaul.

Who stars in Precious Bane?

The principal cast of Precious Bane includes Janet McTeer, Clive Owen, John Bowe, Jim Carter, John McEnery.

When was Precious Bane released and how long is it?

Precious Bane was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.

Who composed the musical score for Precious Bane?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Precious Bane was composed by Rachel Portman.

Is Precious Bane based on a book or true story?

Precious Bane is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mary Webb".