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Intimate Relations

1996-10-01 · 100 min · ★ 5.4

Drama · Comedy

In 1950s England, sailor Harold Guppy arrives in a small seaside town looking for his estranged brother. After a brief reunion, Harold finds a room for rent in the house of Mrs. Beasley, her meek husband and their teenage daughter, Joyce. It's clear that Harold has a troubled past, but his future is about to get more perilous yet. Despite the rosy surface, Harold soon finds himself in a tawdry sexual tug-of-war that won't end well.

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Directors
Philip Goodhew
Production companies
Handmade Films, Boxer Films, Paragon Entertainment Corp., Fox Searchlight Pictures
Countries
Canada, United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Julie WaltersJulie WaltersMarjorie
Rupert GravesRupert GravesHarold
Matthew WalkerMatthew WalkerStanley
Laura SadlerJoyce
Holly AirdHolly AirdDeirdre
Les DennisLes DennisMaurice
Elizabeth McKechnieElizabeth McKechnieIris
Nicholas HoultNicholas HoultBobby
James AidanGeorge
Michael BertenshawMichael BertenshawMr. Pugh
Judy CliftonMrs. Fox-Davies
Christopher CookDeirdre's Baby
Candace HallinanPauline
Charles HartHotel Receptionist
George HartCar Vendor
Amanda HoldenAmanda HoldenPamela
Annie KellerJean
Elsie KellyElsie KellyEnid
Gary MeredithMr. Jarvis
Sarah Jane McKechnieMrs. Latimer

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