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The Moth(1997)
Status: Released
Date: 1997-01-01
67%
5 Votes
Time: 2h 32m
Overview:
This 1940s drama presents a story of class conflict and its influence on romance. Robert Bradley leaves the shipyards to work in his uncle's furniture business but soon finds himself at odds with the old man. So he becomes a servant for the destructive Thormans, and falls for the lady of the house, Sarah. But in 1913 this upstairs/downstairs romance can only lead to disaster.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
Festival Films
Movie: The Moth
Top 10 Billed Cast
Jack Davenport
Robert Bradley
Juliet Aubrey
Sarah Thorman
Justine Waddell
Millie Thorman
David Bradley
Dave Waters
Rupert Penry-Jones
Stanley Thorman
Judy Loe
Kate Thorman
Janet Dale
Alice Bradley
Angela Lonsdale
Nancy Parkin
Leslie Schofield
Billy Taggart
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This 1940s drama presents a story of class conflict and its influence on romance. Robert Bradley leaves the shipyards to work in his uncle's furniture business but soon finds himself at odds with the old man. So he becomes a servant for the destructive Thormans, and falls for the lady of the house, Sarah. But in 1913 this upstairs/downstairs romance can only lead to disaster.
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1997-01-01
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6.7
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