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Angels and Insects

  • 1995
  • R
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
4.9K
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Mark Rylance in Angels and Insects (1995)
After ten years on the Amazon and surviving a shipwreck in which most of his work is lost, naturalist William Adamson, now lacking a home and means of his own, is taken in by his benefactor, Sir Harald Alabaster, who hires William to assist him with the writing of a book, as well as to tutor the younger of the children in residence on his estate. It's good fortune for William, who finds satisfaction in his work, as well as in making the acquaintance of one of Sir Harald's daughters, Eugenia, with whom he quickly becomes enamored. Eugenia, however, is a rather fragile flower, struggling with the inner demons of a dark secret born of unspeakable desires. Despite his best efforts, the shadows that plague Eugenia's soul remain. William, though, is determined to break through her darkness and bring her into the light, but some secrets are better left buried; and before it's over, William may discover more tragedy than he imagined.
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In the 1800s a naturalist marries into a family of British country gentry.In the 1800s a naturalist marries into a family of British country gentry.In the 1800s a naturalist marries into a family of British country gentry.

  • Director
    • Philip Haas
  • Writers
    • A.S. Byatt
    • Belinda Haas
    • Philip Haas
  • Stars
    • Mark Rylance
    • Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Patsy Kensit
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    4.9K
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    • Director
      • Philip Haas
    • Writers
      • A.S. Byatt
      • Belinda Haas
      • Philip Haas
    • Stars
      • Mark Rylance
      • Kristin Scott Thomas
      • Patsy Kensit
    • 63User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Mark Rylance
    Mark Rylance
    • William Adamson
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas
    • Matty Crompton
    Patsy Kensit
    Patsy Kensit
    • Eugenia Alabaster Adamson
    Jeremy Kemp
    Jeremy Kemp
    • Sir Harald Alabaster
    Douglas Henshall
    Douglas Henshall
    • Edgar Alabaster
    Annette Badland
    Annette Badland
    • Lady Alabaster
    Chris Larkin
    Chris Larkin
    • Robin
    Anna Massey
    Anna Massey
    • Miss Mead
    Saskia Wickham
    • Rowena Alabaster
    Lindsay Thomas
    • Lady Alabaster's Maid
    Michelle Sylvester
    • Margaret Alabaster
    Clare Lovell
    • Elaine Alabaster
    Jenny Lovell
    • Edith Alabaster
    Oona Haas
    • Alice Alabaster
    Angus Hodder
    • Guy Alabaster
    Margaret Golder
    • Nurse
    Paul Ready
    Paul Ready
    • Tom
    Naomi Gudge
    • Martha
    • Director
      • Philip Haas
    • Writers
      • A.S. Byatt
      • Belinda Haas
      • Philip Haas
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    • Trivia
      For the proposal scene, Patsy Kensit's dress was sprayed with female sex hormones in order to attract the moths.
    • Goofs
      In spite of being set in England, we hear the songs and calls of three birds from North America: Red-winged Blackbird, American Robin, and Blue Jay.
    • Quotes

      Mr. William Adamson: Whom can I tell that I should not destroy in the telling.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Screamers/Richard III/Bed of Roses/Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored/Angels and Insects (1996)

    User reviews63

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    7/10

    Beauty on the outside only

    Think of a coffin- beautiful metal or wood, but with death inside, so to the Alabasters are beautiful to look at but rotting inside. Or have you ever watched ants clean up a carcass of roadkill. Angels and Insects has some of the most beautiful costumes I've ever seen, but one of the most shocking stories. Will Adamson as Mark is very subdued,as Kristin Scott Thomas remarkable as Matty- who proves to be the real beauty.

    I like how the director kept giving us subtle hints and then was not afraid to throw the truth in our faces- like being hit by the bucket of ice water. A.S. Byatt's story is well translated into film .
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    • Oct 16, 1998
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    • Release date
      • January 26, 1996 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ángeles e insectos
    • Filming locations
      • Arbury Hall, Nuneaton, UK
    • Production companies
      • Playhouse International Pictures
      • The Samuel Goldwyn Company
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    • Budget
      • $4,997,987 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,414,301
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,414,301
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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