
Overview:
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.
Revenue:
$1,897,404
Date Released:
12/31/1997

Ralph Fiennes
Oscar Hopkins

Cate Blanchett
Lucinda Leplastrier

Ciarán Hinds
Reverend Dennis Hasset

Tom Wilkinson
Hugh Stratton

Richard Roxburgh
Mr. Jeffries