Brimstone and Treacle(1987)
The Bates care for their severely disabled daughter Pattie. Martin arrives at their door claiming to be her college friend. He charms them into accepting him as a lodger and carer for Pattie, but Martin is not all he seems.
Movie: Brimstone and Treacle
Top 8 Billed Cast
Tom Bates
Martin Taylor
Pattie Bates
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The Bates care for their severely disabled daughter Pattie. Martin arrives at their door claiming to be her college friend. He charms them into accepting him as a lodger and carer for Pattie, but Martin is not all he seems.
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1987-08-25
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