A Little Bit of Soul (1998): Cast & Plot
A Little Bit of Soul is a 1998 sci-fi comedy directed by Peter Duncan, starring Richard Roxburgh as Voice of Sir Samuel Michael, David Wenham and Heather Mitchell. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Peter Duncan
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Little Bit of Soul About?
The premise of A Little Bit of Soul without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Former lovers Richard and Kate each pursue their own research into the secret of aging. After applying for a grant from the Michael Foundation, they are summoned to a weekend meeting with the Foundation’s head—who is married to the Australian Treasurer—to discuss their proposals. The weekend proves to be eventful, and the discussions quickly take unexpected turns.
A Little Bit of Soul Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- australia
- immortality
- satanism
- couple
- gene manipulation
A Little Bit of Soul Cast & Characters
Richard Roxburgh leads the cast as Voice of Sir Samuel Michael, with David Wenham as Dr. Richard Shorkinghorn and Heather Mitchell as Grace Michael. Directed by Peter Duncan; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Duncan
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Richard Roxburgh as Voice of Sir Samuel Michael -
David Wenham as Dr. Richard Shorkinghorn -
Heather Mitchell as Grace Michael -
Geoffrey Rush as Godfrey Usher
Also Starring in A Little Bit of Soul
· 2 more- Frances O'Connor Kate Haslett
- Roy Billing Judge
More from Peter Duncan
More films directed by Peter Duncan, best-rated first: Children of the Revolution and Unfinished Sky.
A Little Bit of Soul Plot Summary
What happens in A Little Bit of Soul from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dr. Dr. Richard Shorkinghorn is a researcher obsessed with understanding progeria in chickens, convinced that his work could illuminate the aging process in humans. When his grant requests are rejected, he clings to fragile whispers of support from philanthropist Grace Michael Grace Michael, whose husband is the formidable Godfrey Usher Godfrey Usher, the Federal Treasurer. An invitation arrives for a weekend at their country estate, and Richard agrees, wary yet hopeful, as the promise of resources and rare insight glimmers on the horizon. Also present is Kate Haslett Kate Haslett, Richard’s former assistant and ex-girlfriend who has followed a parallel path in the same line of inquiry, making the social dynamics at the estate tense and charged.
Full summary
The whole story of A Little Bit of Soul, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know A Little Bit of Soul?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the main scientific focus of Dr. Richard Shorkinghorn's research?
A Little Bit of Soul Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Zum Teufel mit der Seele” and “В името на доброто”.
- Also known as
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- Zum Teufel mit der Seele
- В името на доброто
- Con un po' d'anima
- Gençlik İksiri
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A Little Bit of Soul FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Little Bit of Soul, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Little Bit of Soul?
A Little Bit of Soul runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was A Little Bit of Soul released?
A Little Bit of Soul was released on March 19, 1998.
Who directed A Little Bit of Soul?
A Little Bit of Soul was directed by Peter Duncan.
More films by Peter Duncan Who is in the cast of A Little Bit of Soul?
A Little Bit of Soul stars Richard Roxburgh as Voice of Sir Samuel Michael, David Wenham as Dr. Richard Shorkinghorn and Heather Mitchell as Grace Michael, among 6 credited actors.
Does A Little Bit of Soul have a post-credit scene?
No. A Little Bit of Soul has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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