Venus Peter
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.
TMDB
5.3/10
6 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $1.2M
- Box office
- —
- Language
- English
Top billed cast
Release dates
United KingdomGB
- Theatrical5 Mar 1989
Frequently asked questions
- When was Venus Peter released?
- Venus Peter was released on 5 March 1989.
- Where can I watch Venus Peter online?
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- Is there a Hindi trailer for Venus Peter?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Venus Peter is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Venus Peter?
- Venus Peter holds a 5.3/10 audience score from 6 votes.
- Who directed Venus Peter?
- Venus Peter (1989) was directed by Ian Sellar.
- How long is Venus Peter?
- Venus Peter runs for 1h 34m.
