The Wicked Lady (1983)
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- R
- 1h 38min
- Adventure, Drama
- 28 Oct 1983 (USA)
- Movie
Caroline is to be wed to Sir Ralph and invites her sister Barbara to be her bridesmaid. Barbara seduces Ralph, however, and she becomes the new Lady, but despite her new wealthy situation, she gets bored and turns to highway robbery for...
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Cast verified as complete
| Faye Dunaway | ... |
Barbara / Ralph's wife
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| Alan Bates | ... |
Captain Jerry Jackson
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| John Gielgud | ... |
Hogarth
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| Denholm Elliott | ... |
Sir Ralph / Barbara's husband
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| Prunella Scales | ... |
Lady Kingsclere
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| Oliver Tobias | ... |
Kit Locksby
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| Glynis Barber | ... |
Caroline / Barbara's sister
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| Joan Hickson | ... |
Aunt Agatha
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Helena McCarthy | ... |
Moll Skelton
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Mollie Maureen | ... |
Doll Skelton
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Derek Francis | ... |
Lord Kingsclere
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| Marina Sirtis | ... |
Jackson's Girl
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Nicholas Gecks | ... |
Ned Cotterell
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Hugh Millais | ... |
Uncle Martin
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| John Savident | ... |
Squire Thornton
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| Dermot Walsh | ... |
Lord Marwood
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Marc Sinden | ... |
Lord Dolman
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Glynis Brooks | ... |
Ned's Wife
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| Mark Burns | ... |
King Charles II
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Teresa Codling | ... |
Nell Gwynne
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| David Gant | ... |
Clergyman in Church
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| Ewen Solon | ... |
Clergyman at Tyburn
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Roger Brierley | ... |
Clergyman at Tyburn
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Arthur Whybrow | ... |
Storyteller at Tyburn
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Tony Martin | ... |
Vendor at Tyburn
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John Pierce Jones | ... |
Ringleader at Tyburn
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| Robert Putt | ... |
Man at Tyburn
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Terence Mountain | ... |
Law Officer
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Cyril Conway | ... |
Doctor
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Malcolm Mudie | ... |
Courtier
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| Celia Imrie | ... |
Servant at Inn
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| Ellen Pollock | ... |
Mrs. Munce
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| Marianne Stone | ... |
Customer in Shop
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| Catherine Neilson | ... |
Customer in Shop
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Fiona McArthur | ... |
Bridesmaid
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Judi Maynard | ... |
Bridesmaid
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| Lucy Hornak | ... |
Bridesmaid
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Francine Morgan | ... |
Bridesmaid
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| Douglas Milvain | ... |
Coach Passenger
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Pamela Cundell | ... |
Coach Passenger
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Patrick Brock | ... |
Coach Passanger
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Maggie Rennie | ... |
Coach Passenger
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| Louise English | ... |
Servant
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Elaine Ashley | ... |
Servant
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Dean Allen | ... |
Servant
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Ian Oliver | ... |
Servant
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George Tovey | ... |
Man at Inn
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| Norman Mitchell | ... |
Man at Inn
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Mike Hayward | ... |
Man at Inn
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Lisa Mulidore | ... |
Village Girl
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Mason Cardiff | ... |
Village Boy (uncredited)
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Christiann Chisholm | ... |
Boy at inn (uncredited)
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Jennifer Elliott | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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Gary Haigh | ... |
Tramp (uncredited)
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Barrie Holland | ... |
Nobleman (uncredited)
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Guinevere John | ... |
Landlady at Inn (uncredited)
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| Tina Simmons | ... |
Noblewomen (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michael Winner | ||
Written by
| Leslie Arliss | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Michael Winner | ... | (screenplay) |
| Gordon Glennon | ... | (additional dialogue) and |
| Aimée Stuart | ... | (additional dialogue) (as Aimee Stuart) |
| Magdalen King-Hall | ... | (from the book "Life and Death of the Wicked Lady Skelton" by) |
Produced by
| Yoram Globus | ... | producer |
| Menahem Golan | ... | producer |
Music by
| Tony Banks | ||
Cinematography by
| Jack Cardiff | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Michael Winner | ... | (as Arnold Crust) |
Editorial Department
| Chris Barnes | ... | executive editor (as Christopher Barnes) |
Casting By
| Joyce Gallie | ||
Production Design by
| John Blezard | ||
Costume Design by
| John Bloomfield | ||
Makeup Department
| Paula Gillespie | ... | hair stylist |
| Lee Harman | ... | makeup artist: for Ms Dunaway |
| Paul Huntley | ... | wigs for Ms. Dunaway |
| Stephanie Kaye | ... | hair stylist |
| Richard Mills | ... | makeup artist |
| Kaye Pownall | ... | hair stylist: Ms Dunaway |
| Vera Mitchell | ... | assistant hairdresser (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Clifton Brandon | ... | production manager |
| Malcolm J. Christopher | ... | production supervisor (as Malcolm Christopher) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Chris Carreras | ... | second assistant director (as Christopher Carreras) |
| Ron Purdie | ... | first assistant director |
| Iain Whyte | ... | second assistant director |
| Kevin Westley | ... | additional (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Martin Atkinson | ... | assistant art director |
| Eddie Francis | ... | property master |
| Ron Higgins | ... | dressing propman |
| Terry Parr | ... | assistant art director |
| Bill Surridge | ... | construction manager |
| Peter Benson | ... | standby props (uncredited) |
| John Chisholm | ... | property master (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Eric Chohan | ... | sound maintenance |
| Terry Poulton | ... | sound editor |
| John Poyner | ... | sound editor |
| Jim Roddan | ... | sound editor (as James Roddan) |
| Mike Shoring | ... | boom operator (as Michael Shoring) / boom operator |
| John Speer | ... | sound: Cine Lingual |
| Hugh Strain | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jim Willis | ... | sound recordist |
Special Effects by
| Ian Scoones | ... | special effects |
| Chris Verner | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Albert Whitlock | ... | special visual effects (as Albert J. Whitlock) |
Stunts
| Marc Boyle | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Richard Bonehill | ... | riding double (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Gerry Anstiss | ... | second unit camera operator |
| Neil Binney | ... | camera operator |
| John Cardiff | ... | second unit camera operator |
| David Farrell | ... | still photographer |
| Geoff Randall | ... | camera focus |
| David Tondeur | ... | assistant camera |
| Micky Woollard | ... | gaffer |
| George Binnersley | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ron Beck | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Bernadene C. Mann | ... | costumer for Ms. Dunaway (as Bernadene Mann) |
| Janet Tebrooke | ... | wardrobe mistress |
| Patrick Wheatley | ... | wardrobe master |
| Babs Gray | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Arnold Ross | ... | location manager |
| Christopher Sutton | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Stanley Black | ... | conductor |
| Robin Clarke | ... | music editor |
| Christopher Palmer | ... | music arranger |
| National Philharmonic Orchestra | ... | music performed by (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Anne Edwards | ... | continuity (as Ann Edwards) |
Additional Crew
| Margaret Adams | ... | production assistant |
| Frans J. Afman | ... | financial consultant (as Frans Afman) |
| Jeffrey Broom | ... | accountant |
| Reg Dent | ... | horses for Ms. Dunaway and Mr. Bates |
| Shirley Dent | ... | horses for Ms. Dunaway and Mr. Bates |
| Madeleine Inglehearn | ... | choreographer |
| Michael J. Kagan | ... | production coordinator (as Michael Kagan) |
| Priscilla McDonald | ... | public relations |
| George Mossman | ... | horsemaster |
| Lew Hooper | ... | stand-in: John Gielgud (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Columbia Pictures Corporation (1983) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Columbia-EMI-Warner (1983) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- MGM/UA Entertainment Company (1983) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cannon Film Distributors (1983) (United States) (theatrical) (through MGM/UA)
- Europa Film (1983) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Hoyts Distribution (1983) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1983) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Concorde Film (1984) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1984) (United States) (video) (Betamax)
- Syme Home Video (Australia) (video)
- Viacom (1992) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Kino Lorber (2015) (United States) (DVD)
- Kino Lorber (2015) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Pidax Film (2016) (Germany) (DVD)
- Divisa Home Video (2016) (Spain) (DVD)
- Guild Home Video (United Kingdom) (video)
- MGM Home Entertainment (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Berman's and Nathan's (costumes by)
- Thorboard (wigs by)
- C.L. Gaul & Co (skating surface "Skate-on" by)
- Anthony Banks (music published by)
- Hit and Run Music Publishing (music published by)
- Atlantic Records (music recorded on)
- Arriflex (cameras by)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
- Rank Film Laboratories (processing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Caroline is to be wed to Sir Ralph and invites her sister Barbara to be her bridesmaid. Barbara seduces Ralph, however, and she becomes the new Lady, but despite her new wealthy situation, she gets bored and turns to highway robbery for thrills. While on the road she meets a famous highwayman, and they continue as a team, but some people begin suspecting her identity, and she risks death if she continues her nefarious activities.
Written by Ed Sutton |
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| Taglines | She seduced, robbed and murdered...That was on her good days. [Theatrical] See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $8,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Faye Dunaway turned down a role of Regan in a British television production of King Lear (1983) starring Sir Laurence Olivier to be in this movie. See more » |
| Goofs | During the seduction scene with Kit and Caroline, some of the portraits on the walls are obviously 18th century. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in X-Rated (2004). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Cuckolds All A Row See more » |
| Quotes |
Jerry Jackson:
[Barbara bursts in on Jackson and his wench]
Ah... she... she means nothing to me! Jackson's Girl: What? Lady Barbara Skelton: This wench, cheap as she looks, will cost you dear. [Barbara leaves] Jackson's Girl: Who the fuck was that? See more » |