my god why are all musical films featuring famous rock musicians so disturbing/unusual (Tommy, The Wall. I think the only one ive seen thats more regular and not disturbing/unusual was Quadrophenia, which also happens to feature Sting!)
OK, I've only seen the BBC play that also starred Denholm Elliot and was going to purchase it but then see this is cheaper and don't know if it is any good. For anyone that's seen both what are your thoughts on this?
@webothlovesoup-the play is more political and the movie is more vioent and sexual. It has a great soundtrack and Sting is just wonderful, too bad he never did anything else this good.
Just saw this for the first time tonight and I was completely caught from the first frame to the last!! Actually, I still got shivers running up and down my spine.
Amazing performances by all of the actors! Sting was perfect for the role of Martin.
I like your trailer, you captured the general mood and atmosphere of the movie very well!
Why the negative comments about this film? Any acting deficiencies (if they are there, any small mistakes in production are negated by the overwhelming message.
This film must rate as one of the most powerful in the whole of the arts industry thorughout history. It gets you thinking. It makes you question so many aspects of this life we live in.
It's one of Sting's better rolls and I think it's cool that he chose to do a VERY indie British film because, even by '81, I'm sure Hollywood was calling. This would never happen today, so it's great that this exists. Also, The Police made some great music for this film.
I remember this film, thought it was quite good at the time, didnt think sting was all that bad in it considering he's not an actor but he did have a certain charisma in the part..good job on the trailer though..
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That was such an embarrasing performance by sting. If you watch the original performance by Michael Kitchen, you can see why he is regarded as a great actor. Sting is just a wannabe doing a dodgy imitation of a real actor.
Not a bad trailer but it was a bit unfocused. If I hadn't seen the film already, I might still not be sure what it's about. I would cut it to under 1.30 and make it build up more. Good choice of music.
What a dumb title for a film. Then again, nothing really cured Patricia's disabled state until after the fact that she was raped. I saw this movie in the 80s, but I knew the Police much early Bfore I watched this film and was surprised to see Sting as an actor. He did make an awesome psycho in the story.
Then again, you were reading my comment, but you either didn't comprehend it or you weren't reading between the lines and getting my point. So keep your own ideas and messages separate from mine the next time you come around.
This is a very dark movie with a screen play by Dennis Potter. The entire cast is really great but Sting was never better. Great sountrack by the Police, lots of nudity and perversion. Check it out.
This film is pretty messed up, but if you like dark, bizarre films, Sting, and vintage if little known Police music, you'll want to give it a looksy. It's available on Netflix, but difficult to find otherwise since (I believe) it's out of print.
what is the name of the song in this?
purewhitepiano 6 months ago
@purewhitepiano Brimstone/ I burn for you by the police. There was sting tracks as well on this sountrack!
guestandsons 6 months ago
I enjoyed the film. a wonderful cast. Would have liked to have seen sting in a few more films like this.
TheGodParticle 1 year ago
Very creepy film. Sting was perfect for this role!
atruepie 1 year ago
Terrific film & Sting was never better...is there any way to post clips of the film? Thanks!
KellyGreen5555 1 year ago
my god why are all musical films featuring famous rock musicians so disturbing/unusual (Tommy, The Wall. I think the only one ive seen thats more regular and not disturbing/unusual was Quadrophenia, which also happens to feature Sting!)
miiwii93 1 year ago
OK, I've only seen the BBC play that also starred Denholm Elliot and was going to purchase it but then see this is cheaper and don't know if it is any good. For anyone that's seen both what are your thoughts on this?
webothlovesoup 1 year ago
@webothlovesoup-the play is more political and the movie is more vioent and sexual. It has a great soundtrack and Sting is just wonderful, too bad he never did anything else this good.
judithj1 1 year ago
Good film.
cochranexyz 2 years ago
Wäre cool, wenn jemand mal das komplette Instrumentalstück "Brimstone & Treacle" hochladen könnte! Ist nämlich richtig geil!!!!
Zebrazwockel 2 years ago
I'd like to see this movie. Good job on the trailer!
lylymad 2 years ago
Just saw this for the first time tonight and I was completely caught from the first frame to the last!! Actually, I still got shivers running up and down my spine.
Amazing performances by all of the actors! Sting was perfect for the role of Martin.
I like your trailer, you captured the general mood and atmosphere of the movie very well!
WhiteWolfDief 2 years ago
I bought this one today for one pound.Great deal i think.
ERKA76 2 years ago 2
@ERKA76 where
jayangli 1 year ago
Car boot
Radzik1976 1 year ago
@Radzik1976 is it good and why do you like this film?
jayangli 1 year ago
@Radzik1976 is it good and why do you like this film?
jayangli 1 year ago
Why the negative comments about this film? Any acting deficiencies (if they are there, any small mistakes in production are negated by the overwhelming message.
This film must rate as one of the most powerful in the whole of the arts industry thorughout history. It gets you thinking. It makes you question so many aspects of this life we live in.
katkinsful 2 years ago
YEA SKINOMAX, great film but thank GOD for skin O max in my youth!!!
wildhare71 3 years ago
It's one of Sting's better rolls and I think it's cool that he chose to do a VERY indie British film because, even by '81, I'm sure Hollywood was calling. This would never happen today, so it's great that this exists. Also, The Police made some great music for this film.
Jolar70 3 years ago 9
I remember this film, thought it was quite good at the time, didnt think sting was all that bad in it considering he's not an actor but he did have a certain charisma in the part..good job on the trailer though..
garryc1066 3 years ago 8
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That was such an embarrasing performance by sting. If you watch the original performance by Michael Kitchen, you can see why he is regarded as a great actor. Sting is just a wannabe doing a dodgy imitation of a real actor.
dirtyskank007 3 years ago
Sting is adorable!
CaramelCamel 3 years ago 4
Awsome movie. Freaky lol
Sting's a good actor.
Better soundtrack then even Yellow Submarine haha (Don't stone me to death for that comment, please O_o
FezzickO 3 years ago 9
it seems to be a movie worth watching even without sting...does anyone know how to get it? Noone knows it here...
spendlik 3 years ago
Amazon - dvd
sting8209 3 years ago
thank you! i guess the shipping will cost me much more than the dvd itself, but it's worth it.
spendlik 3 years ago
Not a bad trailer but it was a bit unfocused. If I hadn't seen the film already, I might still not be sure what it's about. I would cut it to under 1.30 and make it build up more. Good choice of music.
gazhack 3 years ago
I agree about your "unfocused" comment, but this was intended to have a voiceover, which I didn't get the chance to add.
It was created six years ago, so the chances of it being cut down are pretty slim...too many other priorities.
The music is from the film's soundtrack.
ElectricWallpaper 3 years ago
Sting did a great job playing a deviant in this movie. I thought it was fantastic and the soundtrack is awesome.
FrannyRenee 3 years ago
What a dumb title for a film. Then again, nothing really cured Patricia's disabled state until after the fact that she was raped. I saw this movie in the 80s, but I knew the Police much early Bfore I watched this film and was surprised to see Sting as an actor. He did make an awesome psycho in the story.
rayva1 4 years ago
It's not a dumb title at all. If you understand the meaning of the story than the title makes a lot of sence.
helgaapeldoorn 3 years ago
Then again, you were reading my comment, but you either didn't comprehend it or you weren't reading between the lines and getting my point. So keep your own ideas and messages separate from mine the next time you come around.
¿Que Entiende?
rayva1 3 years ago
no need to get all high and mighty. I'll react to whatever I want.
helgaapeldoorn 3 years ago
no need to get all high and mighty. I'll react to whatever I want.
helgaapeldoorn 3 years ago
ElectricWallpaper...You mean you cut this trailer? Its fantastic!
This film creeped us all out as kids as we were (and still are) massive Sting/Police fans and would watch anything with him in it.
Now as an adult I can appreciate the dark and twisted tale of Martin. Thanks for posting this!
stingsluv 4 years ago
This is a very dark movie with a screen play by Dennis Potter. The entire cast is really great but Sting was never better. Great sountrack by the Police, lots of nudity and perversion. Check it out.
judithj1 4 years ago
I just bought the DVD through Amazon at a great price. Sting is great in this film.
sting8209 4 years ago
This film is pretty messed up, but if you like dark, bizarre films, Sting, and vintage if little known Police music, you'll want to give it a looksy. It's available on Netflix, but difficult to find otherwise since (I believe) it's out of print.
Marshagarsha 4 years ago
The soundtrack has been released on CD. Check Amazon or eBay.
endofsuburbia 4 years ago
That was a great film. Can you edit the Miss Holdsworth scene?
wilf0manion 4 years ago
Why?
ElectricWallpaper 4 years ago
Because that was the incident that started the whole avalanche.
wilf0manion 4 years ago
Wasn't she the secretary that was in the office blow job scene? If so, why edit it? That was the funniest part of the movie.
Otaku4u 4 years ago
That's why I want to see that one scene, so I don't have to watch the whole movie. I have the DVD but no edit software.
wilf0manion 4 years ago
Very good trail. I always preferred the original play with Michael Kitchen to the film though
destructivedandy 4 years ago