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Desperate Remedies (1993) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Desperate Remedies at a Glance
Desperate Remedies is a 1993 drama film helmed by Stewart Main and Peter Wells, starring Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Kevin Smith and Lisa Chappell. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes and was released on November 26, 1993. Desperate Remedies has a TMDB rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 12 votes.
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Storyline & Synopsis
In a town called Hope on the edge of Britain's empire, desperations clash: the beautiful Dorothea Brook is desperate to free her pregnant sister Rose from the clutches of Fraser, a fortune hunter. A local politician, William Poyner, is desperate for cash and thinks marriage to Dorothea will save him. Dorothea hires Lawrence Hayes, a rough but handsome Argonaut, to bribe Fraser with jewels and to marry Rose; Hayes desperately loves Dorothea and may marry Rose to stay close to her. But Dorothea has a lover, the ravishing Anne Cooper, who encourages the match with Poyser to give the lovers cover. Are these remedies, each desperate in its turn, going to make anyone happy?
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desperate Remedies
When was Desperate Remedies released?
Desperate Remedies was released on November 26, 1993.
What is the runtime of Desperate Remedies?
Desperate Remedies has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Who stars in Desperate Remedies?
Desperate Remedies stars Jennifer Ward-Lealand as Dorothea Brook, Kevin Smith as Lawrence Hayes, Lisa Chappell as Anne Cooper and Cliff Curtis as Fraser. The cast also includes Michael Hurst, Helen Steemson, Kiri Mills and Bridget Armstrong.
Who directed Desperate Remedies?
Desperate Remedies was directed by Stewart Main and Peter Wells. The screenplay is credited to Peter Wells and Stewart Main.
What genre is Desperate Remedies?
Desperate Remedies is listed on TMDB as a drama film.
What is the TMDB score of Desperate Remedies?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 5.6/10 from 12 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for Desperate Remedies for free?
You can watch the trailer for Desperate Remedies, "Ziln on-line NZ Film Festival - Desperate Remedies", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to Desperate Remedies?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Desperate Remedies include King Lear (2018), Palestine 36 (2025), Belle (2013), What Maisie Knew (2013) and Living (2022).
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