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Basil
Adaptation film with a runtime of 113 minutes, released in 1997. Presented in English.
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Based on a Victorian novel by Wilkie Collins, Basil is a British-made costume drama that ended up on cable and home video. Jared Leto plays Basil, a well-to-do young aristocrat with an uptight Victorian father (Derek Jacobi). He befriends the mysterious gentleman John Mannion (Christian Slater) and falls in love with the lower-class girl Julia Sherwin (Claire Forlani). His father is upset about his questionable choices and threatens to disown him, thereby renouncing his birthright to inherit Windemere Manor.
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How long is Basil?
Basil runs for 1h 53m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under adaptation, filmed on location, costumer, drama.
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