Basil secretly marries Julia, knowing his father would disinherit him just as he did Basil's older brother, Ralph, for a similar "indiscretion". However, the marriage is built on deception; it is eventually revealed that Mannion orchestrated the romance as a convoluted act of revenge against Basil’s father, who was responsible for the death of Mannion’s own father. Jared Leto as Basil Christian Slater as John Mannion Claire Forlani as Julia Sherwin Derek Jacobi as Frederick Director/Writer: Radha Bharadwaj Critical Reception
(Claire Forlani): The daughter of a common linen draper, with whom Basil falls passionately in love. Basil(1998)
The film received mixed to negative reviews. While some praised the classic soap opera elements and the source material, others criticized the pacing and performances. Reviewers from Rotten Tomatoes noted that despite a talented cast, the film often felt "slow" or "fake" compared to other period dramas of the era. Basil (1998) - IMDb Basil secretly marries Julia, knowing his father would