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Oranges are Not the Only Fruit
- Director: Beeban Kidron
- Writer: Jeanette Winterson
- Producer: Phillippa Giles
CGiii Comment
A suitably drab production that amplifies the hideous way that Winterson was raised.
No faulting the acting...but, it does come over as a self-congratulating triumph by the end - restraint would have been a better directorial road to follow.
But then - happy endings do happen - sometimes.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
Jessica's extraordinarily strong will and heart enables her to rebel against her fanatical, cult-like upbringing. From seven to seventeen Jess is brainwashed to be one of the 'saved', to devote her life to Jesus, to follow the discriminatory teachings of Pastor Finch and his understanding of Revelations. As her warm personality dictates she succeeds in fitting into this regime and spreads the word of Jesus in a fairly content manner. But when her friendship with Melanie develops into something a little more 'unnatural' she easily realizes the error of the Pastors teachings. The girls are subjected to terrible treatment to convince them to repent.
Cast & Characters
Charlotte Coleman as Jess;
Mark Aspinall as Ian;
Emily Aston as Small Jess;
Sharon Bower as Mrs. Vole;
Cathryn Bradshaw as Melanie;
Kay Clayton as Gypsy Woman;
Kenneth Cranham as Pastor Finch;
Freda Dowie as Mrs. Green;
James Duggan as Second fisherman;
Pam Ferris as Mrs. Arkwright;
Peter Gordon as William;
Richard Henders as Graham;
Barbara Hicks as Cissy;
Celia Imrie as Miss Jewsbury;
Ken Kitson as First fisherman