Oscar and Lucinda

(1997)Directed by Gillian Armstrong132 min · RDrama, Romance
They dared to play the game of love, faith, and chance.

After a childhood of abuse by his evangelistic father, misfit Oscar Hopkins becomes an Anglican minister and develops a divine obsession with gambling. Lucinda Leplastrier is a rich Australian heiress shopping in London for materials for her newly acquired glass factory back home. Deciding to travel to Australia as a missionary, Oscar meets Lucinda aboard ship, and a mutual obsession blossoms. They make a wager that will alter each of their destinies.

Ralph Fiennesas Oscar Hopkins
Cate Blanchettas Lucinda Leplastrier
Ciarán Hindsas Reverend Dennis Hasset
Tom Wilkinsonas Hugh Stratton
Richard Roxburghas Mr. Jeffries
Christian Manonas Mr. Tomasetti
Clive Russellas Theophilus
Barnaby Kayas Wardley-Fish
Linda Bassettas Betty Stratton
Geoffrey Rushas Narrator (voice)
Basil Clarkeas Elderly Parishoner
Andrea Mooras Miss Shaddock
Bille Brownas Percy Smith
Josephine Byrnesas Miriam Chadwick
Barry Ottoas Jimmy D'Abbs
Polly Cheshireas Young Lucinda
GJGillian Jonesas Elizabeth Leplastrier
Robert Menziesas Abel Leplastrier
Adam Hayesas Young Oscar
Matyelok Gibbsas Mrs. Williams
Sonia Ritteras Fanny Drabble
Will Bartonas College Student
Jonathan Markwoodas College Student
Nicholas Tennantas College Student