Shades of Fear (1994)
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This British romantic comedy follows the exploits of a young woman determined to become an aviator in the 1950's. The story begins in the West Indies as plucky Gabriel Angel prepares to board a ship home to England to achieve her dreams of flying. Due to a reservations glitch, Gabriel must share her cabin with Duncan Stewart, a Scottish fellow. The two are attracted to each other. Obstacles are presented by the sleazy Rex Goodyear, an art historian who claims "Stewart" is the art thief who swiped one of his paintings after murdering his wife. Two lesbian missionaries also returning to England round out the cast. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Vanessa Redgrave, John Hurt, (more)
- Director(s):
- Beeban Kidron
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Shades of Fear
This British romantic comedy follows the exploits of a young woman determined to become an aviator in the 1950's. The story begins in the West Indies as plucky Gabriel Angel prepares to board a ship home to England to achieve her dreams of flying. Due to a reservations glitch, Gabriel must share her cabin with Duncan Stewart, a Scottish fellow. The two are attracted to each other. Obstacles are presented by the sleazy Rex Goodyear, an art historian who claims "Stewart" is the art thief who swiped one of his paintings after murdering his wife. Two lesbian missionaries also returning to England round out the cast. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 93 mins
Complete Cast of Shades of Fear
- Vanessa Redgrave - Dr. Angela Bead
- Jonathan Pryce - Duncan Stewart
- Carmen Munroe
- Rakie Ayloa - Gabriel Angel
- John Hurt - Rex Goodyear
- Dorothy Tutin - Gwendolyne Quim
- Oliver Samuels
- Director(s):
- Beeban Kidron
- Writer(s):
- Jeanette Winterson
- Producer(s):
- Philippa Giles, Mark Shivas
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
Warning:
This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language.
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