Oscar and Lucinda

Oscar and Lucinda

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

6.3 /10 79 votes
December 31, 1997 2h 12m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Gillian Armstrong
Writers Peter Carey, Laura Jones
Studio Fox Searchlight Pictures
Rating 6.3/10
Language EN
Budget $16,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Ralph Fiennes

Ralph Fiennes

Oscar Hopkins

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett

Lucinda Leplastrier

Ciarán Hinds

Ciarán Hinds

Reverend Dennis Hasset

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

Hugh Stratton

Richard Roxburgh

Richard Roxburgh

Mr. Jeffries

Christian Manon

Christian Manon

Mr. Tomasetti

Clive Russell

Clive Russell

Theophilus

Barnaby Kay

Barnaby Kay

Wardley-Fish

Linda Bassett

Linda Bassett

Betty Stratton

Geoffrey Rush

Geoffrey Rush

Narrator (voice)

Basil Clarke

Basil Clarke

Elderly Parishoner

Andrea Moor

Andrea Moor

Miss Shaddock

Frequently Asked Questions

Oscar and Lucinda was released on December 31, 1997.

The runtime of Oscar and Lucinda is 2h 12m.

Oscar and Lucinda is a Drama, Romance movie.

Oscar and Lucinda has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

Oscar and Lucinda is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Oscar and Lucinda was directed by Gillian Armstrong.

The main cast of Oscar and Lucinda includes Ralph Fiennes, Cate Blanchett, Ciarán Hinds.

Oscar and Lucinda is originally in English.