Review of Brimstone & Treacle (1982) by Les E — 01 Oct 2013

Dark and unpleasant. Sting has clearly chosen the right career path with singing.

This review of Brimstone & Treacle (1982) was written by Les E on 01 Oct 2013.

Brimstone & Treacle has generally received positive reviews.

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By Hayley M (70) on 29 Sep 2007

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AWARD WINNING MOVIE ABOUT A YOUNG MAN WHO BEFRIENDS AN OLDER COUPLE AND THEIR CRIPPLED DAUGHTER. BUT WHAT IS HE UP TO…

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Sting made his acting debut in this, may I say, somewhat treacley drama about a shyster who cons his way into a home by saying he's a good…

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By Patricia F (65) on 01 Jun 2008

THIS HAS ALSO PLAYED AS A BBC SERIES. GREAT ACTING VERY SINISTER PART PLAYED BY STING…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 09 Mar 2010

I loved this movie. Sting surprised me with a daring performance. Great acting all around. And a great soundtrack…

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Dreadful acting from sting but other than that the movie was good. Very slow moving but very dennis potter through and through…

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