Basil is a 1998 British historical drama film directed by Radha Bharadwaj[1] and starring Christian Slater, Jared Leto, Claire Forlani and Derek Jacobi.

Basil recalls his younger days when he and his ennobled British family live at their Cornwall estate of Windermere Hall.

Basil's older brother, Ralph, is, for his transgression with a local girl, banished to a distant, derelict family manor in Yorkshire.

Later, Basil is home from Oxford University when he is rescued by a London merchant, John Mannion.

During the scuffle, John's face is revealed, and he sees his disfigured reflection in the sword; he takes his own life by falling off the seaside cliff.

Basil takes the newborn child and, naming her Clara after his childhood friend, escapes to Ireland.

[4] Basil’s financiers released their cut of the film, complete with their choice of sound, design and music.