Dulcima (1971): Cast & Plot
Dulcima is a 1971 drama directed by Frank Nesbitt, starring Carol White as Dulcima Gaskain, Bernard Lee and John Mills. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Frank Nesbitt
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- EMI Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dulcima About?
The premise of Dulcima without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Dulcima, relegated to drudge status by her family, becomes housekeeper for Parker, a cantankerous widower whose farm is in drunken chaos. Seeing his hidden cash, she tolerates his advances, forming a strange, beneficial bond. Meanwhile, a handsome young gamekeeper posted to a nearby estate catches Dulcima’s eye, upsetting balance.
Dulcima Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- farmer
- gamekeeper
- farm
- rural setting
- older man younger woman relationship
- drunkenness
- miser
- melodrama
- marriage
- english countryside
- independent film
Dulcima Cast & Characters
Carol White leads the cast as Dulcima Gaskain, with Bernard Lee as Mr Gaskain and John Mills as Mr. Parker. Directed by Frank Nesbitt; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frank Nesbitt
- Carol White as Dulcima Gaskain
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Bernard Lee as Mr Gaskain -
John Mills as Mr. Parker - Stuart Wilson as Gamekeeper
Also Starring in Dulcima
· 8 more- George Hilsdon Blake
- Neil Wilson Auctioneer
- Sheila Raynor Mrs Gaskain
- Dudley Foster Symes
- Cyril Cross Harris
- Peter Reeves Auctioneer's Assistant
- Kristin Hatfield Dress Shop Assistant
- Philip Marsden Baby Arnold
Dulcima Plot Summary
What happens in Dulcima from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dulcima Gaskain Carol White is the eldest daughter of a large, poor Gloucestershire farming family, with a father Bernard Lee who ill-treats her. While visiting their neighbour, Mr Parker John Mills, she finds him unconscious in the farmyard after a drunken fall that left him with a head wound, and she notices his hat stuffed with cash. Despite his gruff, dirty ways and a house that’s chaotic with chickens roaming about, she volunteers to clean and tidy the place.
Full summary
The whole story of Dulcima, scene by scene
Dulcima Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dulcima.
How Well Do You Know Dulcima?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the title character Dulcima in the film?
Cars in Dulcima
17 cars on screen, including the 1950 Land-Rover 80'' Series I and the 1962 Bristol SUS4A.
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1950 Land-Rover 80'' Series I Main role -
1962 Bristol SUS4A Important role -
Fordson Model N Important role -
Massey Ferguson 165 Minor role
Dulcima Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “El Zorro y la raposa” and “欲海迎春花”.
- Also known as
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- El Zorro y la raposa
- 欲海迎春花
- 덜시마
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Movies Like Dulcima
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Farmer’s Wife, Dulcy and The Price of Milk.
Dulcima FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dulcima, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dulcima?
Dulcima runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Dulcima released?
Dulcima was released on June 1, 1971.
Who directed Dulcima?
Dulcima was directed by Frank Nesbitt.
More films by Frank Nesbitt Who is in the cast of Dulcima?
Dulcima stars Carol White as Dulcima Gaskain, Bernard Lee as Mr Gaskain and John Mills as Mr. Parker, among 12 credited actors.
Does Dulcima have a post-credit scene?
No. Dulcima has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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