Apr 06, 1988
98 min
Full-HD

Consuming Passions (1988)

Adapted from a play written by two Monty Python vets, this toothy satire launches with a tragic accident at Chumley's chocolate factory when hapless manager Ian Littleton accidentally knocks several employees into a huge chocolate vat. The tragic mishap at the chocolate factory results in candy lovers getting an unexpected 'extra' in their sweets.

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Comedy

Country

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Tyler Butterworth

Ian Littleton

Vanessa Redgrave

Mrs. Garza

Jonathan Pryce

Mr. Farris

Sammi Davis

Felicity

Freddie Jones

Graham Chumley

Prunella Scales

Ethel

Thora Hird

Mrs. Gordon

Bryan Pringle

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