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6.9 / 10(9 votes)IMDb19951h 52mAustralia, United Kingdom

Hotel Sorrento

“One sister's desire became the family secret.”

Synopsis

Meg, Pippa, and Hillary are sisters who grew up in Sorrento, a small seaside town in Australia. Meg, who has lived in England for 10 years has just written a criticially acclaimed novel which she claims is entirely fictional. The book causes a stir in Sorrento and in her family when it is supected that the book is not as fictional as she claims.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 26, 1995

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Richard Franklin
Screenplay & Story
Richard Franklin, Peter Fitzpatrick, Hannie Rayson
Original Score
Nerida Tyson-Chew
Original Title
Hotel Sorrento
Country of Origin
Australia, United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 52m
Production Studios
Horizon Films, Beyond Films, Bayside Pictures, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Film Victoria, Australian Film Commission

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Richard Franklin

Screenplay & Story

Richard Franklin, Peter Fitzpatrick, Hannie Rayson

Original Score & Music

Nerida Tyson-Chew

Director of Photography

Geoff Burton

Film Editing

David Pulbrook

Producers

Richard Franklin

Department Leadership Roster

Nerida Tyson-Chew

Original Music Composer

Richard Franklin

Richard Franklin

Director

Richard Franklin

Richard Franklin

Writer

Peter Fitzpatrick

Writer

David Pulbrook

Editor

Richard Franklin

Richard Franklin

Producer

Geoff Burton

Geoff Burton

Director of Photography

Tracy Watt

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hotel Sorrento.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hotel Sorrento

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

What is Hotel Sorrento about?

Meg, Pippa, and Hillary are sisters who grew up in Sorrento, a small seaside town in Australia. Meg, who has lived in England for 10 years has just written a criticially acclaimed novel which she claims is entirely fictional. The book causes a stir in Sorrento and in her family when it is supected that the book is not as fictional as she claims.

Who directed Hotel Sorrento?

Hotel Sorrento was directed by Richard Franklin.

Who stars in Hotel Sorrento?

The principal cast of Hotel Sorrento includes Caroline Goodall, Caroline Gillmer, Tara Morice, Joan Plowright, John Hargreaves.

When was Hotel Sorrento released and how long is it?

Hotel Sorrento was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.

Who composed the musical score for Hotel Sorrento?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Hotel Sorrento was composed by Nerida Tyson-Chew.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Hotel Sorrento?

Hotel Sorrento holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).