Precious Bane
1989, English. Directed by Christopher Menaul.
In the early 19th century, a young woman with a harelip falls foul of her family's ambition and the superstitions of the local community, but meets a man who may see her differently.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Christopher MenaulDirector
- Janet McTeerPrue Sarn
- Clive OwenGideon Sarn
- John BoweKester Woodseaves
- Jim CarterSarn
- John McEneryWizard Beguildy
- Veronica DoranMrs. Callard
- Jane WoodMrs. Sam
- Emily MorganJancis Beguildy
- Lynne VerrallMrs. Beguildy
- Wendy NottinghamTivvy Sexton
- Jack HudsonSexton
- Catherine TerrisMrs. Sexton
Details
- Released
- 2 January 1989
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Maggie Wadey
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Precious Bane runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
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Which OTT platform is Precious Bane on?
Precious Bane isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 January 1989. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Precious Bane?
If you liked Precious Bane, try Love Finds You in Valentine, A Very Country Christmas, Christmas in Evergreen.
Who directed Precious Bane?
Precious Bane (1989) was directed by Christopher Menaul and stars Janet McTeer, Clive Owen, John Bowe.