Oscar and Lucinda
1997
After a childhood of abuse by his evangelistic father, misfit Oscar Hopkins becomes an Anglican minister and develops a divine obsession with gambling. Lucinda Leplastrier is a rich Australian heiress shopping in London for materials for her newly acquired glass factory back home. Deciding to travel to Australia as a missionary, Oscar meets Lucinda aboard ship, and a mutual obsession blossoms. They make a wager that will alter each of their destinies.
Director:
Gillian Armstrong
Writers:
Laura Jones, Peter Carey
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 10 wins & 7 nominations total
Production:
Gillian Armstrong
Country:
United Kingdom, Australia, United States
