A Hazard of Hearts (1987)

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When compulsive gambler Sir Giles Staverley has lost his estate and all his money playing dice, he realises that he only has one thing left of value: his daughter Serena. In a final game, he stakes his daughter's hand in marriage, convinced that this time he will not lose. Unfortunately, however, he does lose; to the evil Lord Wrotham. Unable to return home and tell his daughter that he has lost her in a game of dice, Sir Giles kills himself there and then. Lord Vulcan, who has witnessed the events, takes pity on Serena Staverley, although they have never met. He challenges Lord Wrotham to a game of dice in which the winner takes both Staverley Court and Miss Serena.

Cast & Crew

Director
John Hough
  • Profile picture of Diana Rigg
    Lady Harriet Vulcan Diana Rigg
  • Profile picture of Edward Fox
    Lord Harry Wrotham Edward Fox
  • Profile picture of Christopher Plummer
    Sir Giles Staverley Christopher Plummer
  • Profile picture of Helena Bonham Carter
    Serena Staverley Helena Bonham Carter
  • Profile picture of Neil Dickson
    Nicholas Neil Dickson
  • Profile picture of Stewart Granger
    Old Vulcan Stewart Granger
  • Profile picture of Anna Massey
    Eudora Anna Massey
  • Profile picture of Eileen Atkins
    Lady Harriet's Maid Eileen Atkins

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