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The Grotesque

1819951h 39mJohn-Paul Davidson

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"Gentlemen don't eat poets."

Sir Hugo is more interested in reconstructing dinosaur bones than in paying attention to his wife, Lady Harriet. He's not thrilled when daughter Cleo brings home her betrothed, Sidney, who aspires to be a poet. The new butler, Fledge, provides Lady Harriet with the attention she's been missing and then seduces Sidney. Did he have a role in Sidney's disappearance as well?

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What is The Grotesque (1995) about?

Sir Hugo is more interested in reconstructing dinosaur bones than in paying attention to his wife, Lady Harriet. He's not thrilled when daughter Cleo brings home her betrothed, Sidney, who aspires to be a poet. The new butler, Fledge, provides Lady Harriet with the attention she's been missing and then seduces Sidney. Did he have a role in Sidney's disappearance as well?

Who stars in The Grotesque?

The Grotesque stars Alan Bates (Sir Hugo Coal), Theresa Russell (Lady Harriet Coal), Sting (Fledge), Lena Headey (Cleo Coal), Jim Carter (George Lecky). The film was directed by John-Paul Davidson.

How long is The Grotesque?

The Grotesque has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1995. It is rated 18.

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