The Principles of Lust
The Principles of Lust
The Principles of Lust
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2003
1h 48m
4.4(29 votes)
Drama

Overview

Crippled by his writer's block, Paul enters into a new, exciting relationship with risk-taking Billy and super-sexy Juliette. As it becomes increasingly tangled, however, he must choose one of them over the other.

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Cast & Crew

30 members
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Alec Newman

Paul

Alec Newman
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Marc Warren

Billy

Marc Warren
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Sienna Guillory

Juliette

Sienna Guillory
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Lara Clifton

Hole

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Alexander Popplewell

Harry

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Julian Barratt

Phillip

Julian Barratt
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Mackenzie Crook

Dan

Mackenzie Crook
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Gwyn Hollis

Jude

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Tommy Yates

Beezer

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Skint Eastwood

Ray

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Kelli Hollis

Lizzie

Kelli Hollis
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Nisha Nayar

Olivia

Nisha Nayar
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Dylan Fielding

Charlie

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Ricky Roberts

Jordon

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Luke Smedley

Robbie

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Jake Geddes

Billy's son

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Meryl Hampton

Mrs Kirk

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Roger Butcher

Job Centre Interviewer

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Gerald Kyd

Waiter

Gerald Kyd
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Anna Peters

Davina

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Kenia Prado

Carla

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Tony Kirkland

Petrol Station Manager

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Jimmy Coleman

Tramp

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John Keeton

Boys Boxing Manager

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Mick Quirke

Boys Boxing Manager

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Paul Dungworth

Artist

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Fiona Lawrence

Roman Girl

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Mark Catley

Jake

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Jane Wilson

Phaeton's Mother

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Chris Smedley

Apollo

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