rebellion,future,canada,rape,based on novel or book,escape,paranoia,dystopia,slavery,sexism,surrogate mother,feminist,religious fundamentalism,misogyny,impregnation,political unrest,totalitarianism,theocracy

The Handmaid's Tale (1990)

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A haunting tale of sexuality in a country gone wrong.

In a dystopian, polluted right-wing religious tyranny, a young woman is put in sexual slavery on account of her now rare fertility.

Cast & Crew

Director
Volker Schlöndorff
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    Kate Natasha Richardson
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    Serena Joy Faye Dunaway
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    Nick Aidan Quinn
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    Moira Elizabeth McGovern
  • Profile picture of Victoria Tennant
    Aunt Lydia Victoria Tennant
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    Commander Robert Duvall
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    Ofglen Blanche Baker
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    Ofwarren / Janine Traci Lind

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Keywords

  • rebellion
  • future
  • canada
  • rape
  • based on novel or book
  • escape
  • paranoia
  • dystopia
  • slavery
  • sexism
  • surrogate mother
  • feminist
  • religious fundamentalism
  • misogyny
  • impregnation
  • political unrest
  • totalitarianism
  • theocracy