Oscar and Lucinda

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.

Tagline

“They dared to play the game of love, faith, and chance.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Romance

Director

Gillian Armstrong

Original Language

EN

What is Oscar and Lucinda about?

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.

Who directed Oscar and Lucinda?

Oscar and Lucinda was directed by Gillian Armstrong.

When was Oscar and Lucinda released?

Oscar and Lucinda was released on December 31, 1997.

How long is Oscar and Lucinda?

Oscar and Lucinda has a runtime of 2h 12m.

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