Movie

Venus Peter

★ 5.3(6)19891h 34m

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Director: Ian Sellar
Release date: 1989-03-05
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Budget: $1,200,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Young Films

Venus Peter — trailer

About Venus Peter

Venus Peter is a 1989 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Ian Sellar, starring George Anton, Ray McAnally and Sinéad Cusack. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Venus Peter in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Produced for Scottish television, Venus Peter was financed by the Orkney Islands Council. The title character is transformed into a "sea child" when he is baptized with salt water. Though his family tries hard to accustom him to life on land, Peter (Gordon R. Strachan) yearns to go to sea -- or, at the very least, to escape his cloistered community. He finds a kindred spirit in Princess Paloma (Juliet Cadzow), the village "looney," who, alas, is eventually carted away to an institution. Briefly fascinated by poetry and music, thanks to his lovely teacher Miss Balsibie (Sinead Cusack), Peter is disillusioned when he finds his teacher in the arms of her lover (and out of her clothing). The final blow to Peter's idealism comes when his grandfather's ship is repossessed. Despite the bleakness of his surroundings and his seemingly dead-end existence, however, Peter never completely lets go of his dreams, and the film ends on a positive note.

Cast

George Anton

Billy

Ray McAnally

Grandpa

Sinéad Cusack

Miss Balsilbie

Gordon R Strachan

Peter

Louise Breslin

Leebie

David Hayman

Kinnear

Juliet Cadzow

Princess Paloma

Caroline Paterson

Mother

Peter Caffrey

Father

Emma Dingwall

Jenny

Ken Drury

Gowens

Sheila Keith

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Venus Peter in Mexico?+

Venus Peter is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Venus Peter on Netflix?+

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How long is Venus Peter?+

Venus Peter has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Venus Peter?+

Venus Peter stars George Anton, Ray McAnally, Sinéad Cusack, Gordon R Strachan and Louise Breslin.

When did Venus Peter come out?+

Venus Peter is a 1989 movie directed by Ian Sellar.

What genre is Venus Peter?+

Venus Peter is Drama film.

Who directed Venus Peter?+

Venus Peter was directed by Ian Sellar.