Wide Sargasso Sea (1993 film)
Not to be confused with Wide Sargasso Sea (2006 TV film).
| Wide Sargasso Sea | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | John Duigan |
| Produced by | Jan Sharp |
| Written by |
John Duigan Carole Angier Jan Sharp (based on the novel by Jean registration) |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Stewart Copeland |
| Cinematography | Geoff Burton |
| Edited by |
Anne Goursaud Jimmy Sandoval |
| Distributed by | New Line Cinema |
Release dates | 16 April 1993 (US) |
Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $1,614,784[1] |
Wide Sargasso Sea is a 1993 film adaptation of Jean Rhys's 1966 novel of the same name, directed by John Duigan.
Plot summary
For a full-length summary see: plot summary of Wide Sargasso Sea.
Release
Fine Line Features released the film for the United States market. The film was given a restrictive NC-17 rating due to its sexual content. Fine Line opted not to pursue a less restrictive, more marketable R rating.[2]
Cast and roles
- Karina Lombard - Antoinette Cosway
- Nathaniel Parker - Edward Rochester
- Rachel Ward - Annette Cosway
- Michael York - Paul Mason
- Martine Beswick - Aunt Cora
- Claudia Robinson - Christophene
- Huw Christie Williams - Richard Mason
- Casey Berna - Young Antoinette
- Rowena King - Amelie
- Ben Thomas - Daniel Cosway
- Naomi Watts - Fanny Grey
Production
John Duigan did not enjoy the experience of making the film:
It was probably the only really unsatisfying interaction that I've had with a production company and I found that I had major disagreements with them and with the producers. It was unfortunate. Jan Sharp, the producer of the film, had the tenacity to get the film made, but she and I had differences of opinion. She was very well informed on the book, and I'm sure her opinions were arguable, as I like to think mine were, but when you have a situation like that, I think the overall project can suffer. I think the film did suffer from that division.[3]
Box office
Wide Sargasso Sea grossed $45,806 at the box office in Australia.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=widesargassosea.htm
- ↑ Grimes, William (30 November 1992). "Reviewing the NC-17 Film Rating: Clear Guide or an X by a New Name?". The New York Times. Retrieved 24 May 2010.
- ↑ "Interview with John Duigan", Signet, 28 April 1994 and 17 May 1997 accessed 18 November 2012
- ↑ Film Victoria - Australian Films at the Australian Box Office
External links
- Wide Sargasso Sea at Rotten Tomatoes
- Wide Sargasso Sea at the Internet Movie Database
- Review at JaneEyre.net
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