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Passion. Possession. - Asylum
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Title: Asylum

Release Date: 9 Sep 2005

Runtime: 1h 39m

Genre: Drama, Thriller, Romance

Director: Seven Arts Pictures, Paramount Vantage

Production Companies: Seven Arts Pictures, Paramount Vantage

Overview: A woman becomes very curious about one of her psychiatrist husband's inmates, a man who was found guilty in the murder and disfigurement of his former wife.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.8 (110 votes)

Cast

  • Stella Raphael: Natasha Richardson
  • Max Raphael: Hugh Bonneville
  • Dr. Peter Cleave: Ian McKellen
  • Jack Straffen: Joss Ackland
  • Charlie Raphael: Gus Lewis
  • Bridie Straffen: Wanda Ventham
  • Claudia Greene: Maria Aitken
  • Lilly: Hazel Douglas
  • Edgar Stark: Marton Csokas
  • Brenda Raphael: Judy Parfitt
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