The Scarlet Tunic (1998)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 28min
- Drama, History
- 12 Jun 1998 (UK)
- Movie
In nineteenth century rural England, a German hussar serving with King George III's personal cavalry, Matthaus Singer, falls madly in love with the only daughter of a West Country solicitor, Frances Groves.
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Awards:
- 2 nominations.
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| Jean-Marc Barr | ... |
Matthaus Singer
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| Emma Fielding | ... |
Frances Groves
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| Simon Callow | ... |
Captain Fairfax
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| Jack Shepherd | ... |
Dr. Edward Grove
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| John Sessions | ... |
Humphrey Gould
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| Lynda Bellingham | ... |
Emily Marlowe
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Thomas Lockyer | ... |
Christoph Singer
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| Andrew Tiernan | ... |
Muller
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Gareth Hale | ... |
William Parsons
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| Lisa Faulkner | ... |
Amy Parsons
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Roger May | ... |
Fridon
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| Laura Aikman | ... |
Dotty Marlowe
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| Erich Redman | ... |
Strasser
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Jean Heard | ... |
Lizzie, Landlady
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Tom McCabe | ... |
Officer Hubbard
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Philip Keenan | ... |
Bone
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Nick Prideaux | ... |
Fisherman
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Mark Sugden | ... |
Hussar Officer
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Charlotte Le Moignan | ... |
Christophine
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Helen Henessey | ... |
Maid 1
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Evie Fenton | ... |
Maid 2
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Eva Harvey | ... |
Maid 3
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George Withers | ... |
Gardener 1
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John Samways | ... |
Gardener 2
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Katrina Verdon-Roe | ... |
Bar Girl 1
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Amy Elton | ... |
Bar Girl 2
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Paul-Anthony Viollet | ... |
Messenger
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Stephen Blogg | ... |
Cook (Army)
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Ian Koenig | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Stuart St Paul | ||
Written by
| Colin Clements | ... | (writer) |
| Thomas Hardy | ... | (story "The Melancholy Hussar") |
| Mark Jenkins | ... | (writer) |
| Stuart St Paul | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| William P. Cartlidge | ... | executive producer |
| Daniel Figuero | ... | producer |
| Zygi Kamasa | ... | producer |
| Philip Keenan | ... | co-producer |
| Tom McCabe | ... | co-executive producer |
| Simon Price | ... | co-producer |
| Stuart St Paul | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| John Scott | ||
Cinematography by
| Malcolm Mclean | ... | (as Malcolm McLean) |
Editing by
| Don Fairservice | ||
Editorial Department
| Gavin Buckley | ... | second assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Richard Elton | ||
Costume Design by
| Gary Lane | ||
Makeup Department
| Lesley Lamont-Fisher | ... | makeup artist |
| Karina Parr | ... | makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| James Corbett | ... | first assistant director |
| Beth Elliott | ... | first assistant director |
| Carwyn Jones | ... | second assistant director |
| Simon Price | ... | second assistant director |
| Lawrence Thornton | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Richard Dalton | ... | stand-by props |
Sound Department
| Paula Boram | ... | foley artist |
| Ian Tapp | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Graham Aikman | ... | special effects coordinator / special effects supervisor |
| Scott MacIntyre | ... | special effects (as Scott McIntyre) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Adam Harris | ... | gaffer |
| David Holliday | ... | key grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Scott Buchanan Barden | ... | costume assistant (as Scott Barden) |
Location Management
| Angela Howard-Bent | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| John Scott | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
Additional Crew
| Jon Baker | ... | armorer |
| Thomas Daly | ... | set runner |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American Video (1998) (Mexico) (VHS)
- BWE Video (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- C'est la Vie (2004) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- ORT Network (1998) (Russia)
- Romance Classics (1998) (United States) (tv)
- Seven Arts Productions (1998) (Israel)
- Singa Home Entertainment (2007) (World-wide)
- Ster-Kinekor Pictures (1998) (South Africa)
- World Cinema Online Limited (2004) (United Kingdom) (DVD) (as World Cinema Ltd.)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Anvil Post Production (sound re-recording)
- JOS Records (music soundtrack available on)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The spectacular scenery of Wessex and the Dorset coast provides the backdrop for this adaptation of a Thomas Hardy short story. Set in nineteenth century rural England, this is the story of forbidden romance between a German hussar serving with King George III's personal cavalry, Matthaus Singer, and the only daughter of a West country solicitor, Frances Groves. The German legion is encamped on the downs as the threat of war with Napoleon looms. Matthaus longs for his homeland and Frances is trapped in an interminable engagement to one of her father's business associates, Humphrey Gould. Illicit meetings between Frances and Matthaus flare into a passionate affair as each searches for escape and happiness. Were they to be discovered, she would be branded a soldier's whore and he a disgrace to his regiment... Written by Anonymous |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Award-winning children's author and comedy writer Adam Perrott was an extra in this movie. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Remake of The Melancholy Hussar (1973). See more » |
| Quotes |
Captain Fairfax:
[to Matthaus Singer]
It'd be a bitter disappointment to me to have you lose the stripes from your tunic only to gain those stripes on your skin. See more » |