Movie Description
A Hazard of Hearts
(1987)Overview
When compulsive gambler Sir Giles Staverley has lost his estate and all his money playing dice, he realises that he only has one thing left of value: his daughter Serena. In a final game, he stakes his daughter's hand in marriage, convinced that this time he will not lose. Unfortunately, however, he does lose; to the evil Lord Wrotham. Unable to return home and tell his daughter that he has lost her in a game of dice, Sir Giles kills himself there and then. Lord Vulcan, who has witnessed the events, takes pity on Serena Staverley, although they have never met. He challenges Lord Wrotham to a game of dice in which the winner takes both Staverley Court and Miss Serena.
Featured Crew
- Director : John Hough
- Editor : Robert C. Dearberg
- Cast : Diana Rigg,Edward Fox,Christopher Plummer,Helena Bonham Carter,Neil Dickson,Fionna Fullerton ,Stewart Granger,Anna Massey,Eileen Atkins,Christopher Villiers,Gareth Hunt,Marcus Gilbert,Robert Addie,James Gaddas,Ben Aris,Genevieve Allenbury,Lea Rochelle,Kenny Ireland,Dan Meaden,Daniel Moynihan,Nelville Phillip,John Abbott,Josanne Haydon-Pierce,John Boswall
Cast
Lady Harriet Vulcan
Lord Harry Wrotham
Sir Giles Staverley
Serena Staverley
Nicholas
Lady Isabel Gillingham
Old Vulcan
Eudora
Lady Harriet's Maid
Captain Jackson
Joker
Lord Justin Vulcan
Lord Peter Gillingham
Lord John Burley
Lieutenant of Dragoons
Yvette
Marie Louise
Padlett
Big Red
Referee
1st Gambler
2nd Gambler
La Flamme
Meadows
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Facts
Original TitleA Hazard of Hearts
Status Released
Release Information
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1987-12-27
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 30m
Production CompaniesGainsborough Pictures,The Grade Company
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
- TV Movie