A Hazard of Hearts (1996)

Drama Romance TV Movie

When compulsive gambler Sir Giles Staverley has lost his estate and all his money playing dice, he realises that he only has one thing left of value: his daughter Serena. In a final game, he stakes his daughter's hand in marriage, convinced that this time he will not lose. Unfortunately, however, he does lose; to the evil Lord Wrotham. Unable to return home and tell his daughter that he has lost her in a game of dice, Sir Giles kills himself there and then. Lord Vulcan, who has witnessed the events, takes pity on Serena Staverley, although they have never met. He challenges Lord Wrotham to a game of dice in which the winner takes both Staverley Court and Miss Serena.

Updated May 12 2020

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Runtime: 90 mins Rating: 8.0

Cast

Christopher Plummer

Sir Giles Staverley

Helena Bonham Carter

Serena Staverley

Anna Massey

Eudora

Edward Fox

Lord Harry Wrotham

Diana Rigg

Lady Harriet Vulcan

Marcus Gilbert

Lord Justin Vulcan

Neil Dickson

Nicholas

Eileen Atkins

Lady Harriet's Maid