Brimstone and Treacle

Brimstone and Treacle

Brimstone and Treacle

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Brimstone and Treacle

1976

1h 13m

6.1(10 votes)

Drama

Horror

TV Movie

Overview

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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BBC

Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Denholm Elliott

Tom Bates

Denholm Elliott

Acting

Michael Kitchen

Martin Taylor

Michael Kitchen

Acting

Patricia Lawrence

Amy Bates

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Acting

Michelle Newell

Pattie Bates

Michelle Newell

Acting

Paul Williamson

Businessman

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Acting

Esmond Webb

Man with dog

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Acting

Pat Quayle

Woman in street

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Acting

James Greene

Man in street

James Greene

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