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Basil (1998)
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Reviews Counted:5
Fresh:0
Rotten:5
Average Rating:4.4/10
Runtime: 1 hr 53 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: A bitter tale of love and betrayal. Leto is Basil, a turn-of-the-century English lad who is under the intense scrutinization of his bitter father. He befriends John Mannion (Slater), a mysterious... A bitter tale of love and betrayal. Leto is Basil, a turn-of-the-century English lad who is under the intense scrutinization of his bitter father. He befriends John Mannion (Slater), a mysterious stranger who saves him from drowning one day. Mannion introduces Basil to Julia Sherwin (Forlani), a beautiful, aloof young woman with whom he immediately falls in love. In the heat of passion, he promises his inheritance to her, but eventually learns that he was being deceived all along. Drastic events unfold, forcing Basil to mature and take responsibility for his prior actions. [More]
Starring: Christian Slater, Jared Leto, Claire Forlani
Starring: Christian Slater, Jared Leto, Claire Forlani
Director: Radha Bharadwaj
Director: Radha Bharadwaj
Screenwriter: Radha Bharadwaj
Story: Wilkie Collins
Producer: Radha Bharadwaj
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Release:
Mar 4, 2003
Reviews for Basil
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
|---|---|
| 15% 15% | The Ugly Truth |
| 98% 98% | Up |
| 36% 36% | G.I. Joe: The Rise of … |
| 52% 52% | The Taking of Pelham 1… |
| 45% 45% | Ice Age: Dawn of the D… |
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
|---|---|
| 36% 36% | Angels & Demons |
| 68% 68% | Funny People |
| 25% 25% | Four Christmases |
| 45% 45% | Shorts |
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