---
title: "Brimstone & Treacle"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/brimstone-treacle-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 73116
imdb_id: "tt0083693"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 87
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 34
content_rating: "R"
---

# Brimstone & Treacle (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/brimstone-treacle-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Brimstone & Treacle (also referred to as Brimstone and Treacle).
Year: 1982.
US Release Date: 10/01/1982.
Genres: Mystery, Drama, Horror (Source 1); Mystery & Thriller (Source 5).
Runtime: 1h 27m.
Rating: R.
Director: Richard Loncraine.
Cast: Sting, Denholm Elliott, Joan Plowright, Suzanna Hamilton.
Plot: A mysterious stranger inserts himself into a troubled family's life, blurring the lines between good and evil as he cares for their disabled daughter. A strange young man has a sinister effect on the family of a middle-aged writer.
Note: Source 6 mentions a 1976 work "Brimstone and Treacle"

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Richard Loncraine

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sting** as *Martin Taylor*
- **Denholm Elliott** as *Tom Bates*
- **Joan Plowright** as *Norma Bates*
- **Suzanna Hamilton** as *Patricia Bates*
- **Benjamin Whitrow** as *Businessman*
- **Dudley Sutton** as *Stroller*
- **Mary MacLeod** as *Valerie Holdsworth*
- **Tim Preece** as *Clergyman*
- **Elizabeth Bradley** as *Woman Passer By*
- **Hugh Walters** as *Man*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Brimstone & Treacle online?
Brimstone & Treacle is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Brimstone & Treacle worth watching?
Brimstone & Treacle holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 34 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Mystery, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Brimstone & Treacle and when was it released?
Brimstone & Treacle is a feature film with a runtime of 87 minutes. It was released in 1982. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Brimstone & Treacle?
Brimstone & Treacle was directed by Richard Loncraine.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Brimstone & Treacle — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/73116)
- [Brimstone & Treacle (1982) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/73116-brimstone-treacle/cast)
- [Brimstone & Treacle (1982) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083693/)
- [Brimstone & Treacle (1982) Cast & Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/brimstone-treacle/1004537/credits/)
- [Brimstone and Treacle](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
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