A Hazard of Hearts
He captured her body by force. He freed her soul with passion.
1987 | 90m | English
Popularity: 1 (history)
| Director: | John Hough |
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| Writer: | Terence Feely, Barbara Cartland |
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| When compulsive gambler Sir Giles Staverley has lost his estate and all his money playing dice, he realises that he only has one thing left of value: his daughter Serena. In a final game, he stakes his daughter's hand in marriage, convinced that this time he will not lose. Unfortunately, however, he does lose; to the evil Lord Wrotham. Unable to return home and tell his daughter that he has lost her in a game of dice, Sir Giles kills himself there and then. Lord Vulcan, who has witnessed the events, takes pity on Serena Staverley, although they have never met. He challenges Lord Wrotham to a game of dice in which the winner takes both Staverley Court and Miss Serena. | |
| Release Date: | Dec 27, 1987 |
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| Director: | John Hough |
| Writer: | Terence Feely, Barbara Cartland |
| Genres: | Drama, Romance, TV Movie |
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| Production Companies | Gainsborough Pictures, The Grade Company |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 28, 2026 Entered: Apr 14, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Diana Rigg | Lady Harriet Vulcan |
| Edward Fox | Lord Harry Wrotham |
| Christopher Plummer | Sir Giles Staverley |
| Helena Bonham Carter | Serena Staverley |
| Neil Dickson | Nicholas |
| Stewart Granger | Old Vulcan |
| Anna Massey | Eudora |
| Eileen Atkins | Lady Harriet's Maid |
| Christopher Villiers | Captain Jackson |
| Gareth Hunt | Joker |
| Marcus Gilbert | Lord Justin Vulcan |
| Robert Addie | Lord Peter Gillingham |
| James Gaddas | Lord John Burley |
| Ben Aris | Lieutenant of Dragoons |
| Genevieve Allenbury | Yvette |
| Lea Rochelle | Marie Louise |
| Kenny Ireland | Padlett |
| Dan Meaden | Big Red |
| Daniel Moynihan | Referee |
| Nelville Phillip | 1st Gambler |
| John Abbott | 2nd Gambler |
| Josanne Haydon-Pierce | La Flamme |
| John Boswall | Meadows |
| Fiona Fullerton | Lady Isabel Gillingham |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Terence Feely | Screenplay |
| Laurie Johnson | Original Music Composer |
| Frank Watts | Cinematography |
| Robert C. Dearberg | Editor |
| Keith Wilson | Production Design |
| Dennis Bosher | Art Direction |
| Peter Young | Set Decoration |
| Eddie Knight | Makeup Artist |
| Basil Newall | Makeup Artist |
| Barbara Sutton | Hairstylist |
| Robert Fennell | Production Manager |
| Graham V. Hartstone | Sound Mixer |
| Peter Lennard | Sound Editor |
| Mike Murr | Sound Editor |
| Andrew Sissons | Sound Assistant |
| John Hough | Director |
| Barbara Cartland | Novel |
| Julie Harris | Costume Design |
| Pat McDermott | Hairstylist |
| Chris Munro | Sound Mixer |
| Callum McDougall | Second Assistant Director |
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