Why it may be worth watching
- Basil combines Drama and Romance elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Jared Leto, Christian Slater, Claire Forlani.
Movie
Basil
A lonely young aristocrat in turn-of the century England struggles to meet the approval of his over-bearing, class-conscious father while trying to please the selfish woman he loves.
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Cast
Jared LetoBasil
Christian SlaterJohn Mannion
Claire ForlaniJulia Sherwin
Rachel PickupClara Fairfax
Derek JacobiFather Frederick
David RossMr. Sherwin
Crispin Bonham-CarterRalph
Jenny DownhamAnna, Ralph's Wife
Stephanie BagshawEmma Mannion
Christopher OwenFather Mannion
Joanna JohnMother Agnes
Jackson Ellis LeachYoung Basil
Guy WitcherYoung John Mannion
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Best suited to viewers looking for Drama, Romance.
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woman director
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