Brimstone & Treacle
“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who wreaks havoc on us all?”
Synopsis
A mysterious stranger inserts himself into a troubled family's life, blurring the lines between good and evil as he cares for their disabled daughter.
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Brimstone & Treacle (1982) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Loncraine
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Potter
- Original Score
- Michael Nyman, Sting
- Original Title
- Brimstone & Treacle
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Loncraine
Dennis Potter
Michael Nyman, Sting
Peter Hannan
Paul Green
Alan E. Salke, Herbert F. Solow, Kenith Trodd
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis Potter
Screenplay
Alan E. Salke
Producer
Paul Green
Editor
Herbert F. Solow
Producer
Kenith Trodd
Producer
Richard Loncraine
Director
Peter Hannan
Director of Photography
Milly Burns
Production Design
Shuna Harwood
Costume Design
Michael Nyman
Original Music Composer
Sting
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Brimstone & Treacle
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What is Brimstone & Treacle about?
A mysterious stranger inserts himself into a troubled family's life, blurring the lines between good and evil as he cares for their disabled daughter.
Who directed Brimstone & Treacle?
Brimstone & Treacle was directed by Richard Loncraine.
Who stars in Brimstone & Treacle?
The principal cast of Brimstone & Treacle includes Sting, Denholm Elliott, Joan Plowright, Suzanna Hamilton, Benjamin Whitrow.
When was Brimstone & Treacle released and how long is it?
Brimstone & Treacle was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Brimstone & Treacle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brimstone & Treacle was composed by Michael Nyman, Sting.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brimstone & Treacle?
Brimstone & Treacle holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).