Consuming Passion(2008)
A celebration of a century of romance.
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the popular romance publishing phenomenon Mills & Boon, a colourful and camp drama which charts the witty and moving stories of three very different women affected by the brand's success: co-founder Charles Boon's wife Mary, daydreaming 1970s writer Janet and modern-day literature lecturer Kirstie.
Movie: Consuming Passion
Top 10 Billed Cast
Mary Boon
Janet / Nurse Violetta Kiss
Kirstie
Charles Boon
Gerald Mills
Dr Grant / Dr Steele
Jack
Nick
Elsie
Alan Boon
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