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Angels and Insects (1995)

An elegant seduction. An erotic deception. A stunning revelation.

DramaRomance

In Victorian England, wealthy patriarch Sir Harald Alabaster invites an impoverished biologist, William Adamson, into his home. There, William tries to continue his work, but is distracted by Alabaster's seductive daughter, Eugenia. William and Eugenia begin a torrid romance, but as the couple become closer, the young scientist begins to realize that dark, disturbing things are happening behind the closed doors of the Alabaster manor.

Release Date
September 10, 1995
Runtime
1h 58m
Rating
6.2/10 (57 votes)

Director: Philip Haas

Cast: Mark Rylance, Kristin Scott Thomas, Patsy Kensit, Jeremy Kemp, Douglas Henshall, Annette Badland, Chris Larkin, Anna Massey

Production: Playhouse International Pictures, The Samuel Goldwyn Company, Film4 Productions
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Angels and Insects

Angels and Insects

An elegant seduction. An erotic deception. A stunning revelation.

An elegant seduction. An erotic deception. A stunning revelation.

6.2
118 min

In Victorian England, wealthy patriarch Sir Harald Alabaster invites an impoverished biologist, William Adamson, into his home. There, William tries to continue his work, but is distracted by Alabaster's seductive daughter, Eugenia. William and Eugenia begin a torrid romance, but as the couple become closer, the young scientist begins to realize that dark, disturbing things are happening behind the closed doors of the Alabaster manor.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date9/10/1995
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Cast

Mark Rylance

as William Adamson

Kristin Scott Thomas

as Matty Crompton

Patsy Kensit

as Eugenia Alabaster Adamson

Jeremy Kemp

as Sir Harald Alabaster

Douglas Henshall

as Edgar Alabaster

Annette Badland

as Lady Alabaster

Chris Larkin

as Robin

Anna Massey

as Miss Mead

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Angels and Insects about?

In Victorian England, wealthy patriarch Sir Harald Alabaster invites an impoverished biologist, William Adamson, into his home. There, William tries to continue his work, but is distracted by Alabaste…

How long is Angels and Insects?

1h 58m

When was Angels and Insects released?

September 10, 1995

Who directed Angels and Insects?

Philip Haas

Who stars in Angels and Insects?

Mark Rylance, Kristin Scott Thomas, Patsy Kensit

What genre is Angels and Insects?

Drama, Romance