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Persuasion

7.219951h 47mPGMovieDramaRomance

In early 19th-century England, dire financial straits reacquaint the aristocratic Anne Elliot with her wealthy ex-fiance Frederick Wentworth. The two must choose between either putting the past behind them or listening to their hearts.

DirectorRoger Michell
WriterNick Dear
ProducerFiona Finlay

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Cast · Directed by Roger Michell

ARAmanda Root
Amanda Root
Anne Elliott
CHCiarán Hinds
Ciarán Hinds
Captain Frederick Wentworth
SFSusan Fleetwood
Susan Fleetwood
Lady Russell
CRCorin Redgrave
Corin Redgrave
Sir Walter Elliot
FSFiona Shaw
Fiona Shaw
Mrs. Croft
JWJohn Woodvine
John Woodvine
Admiral Croft
PNPhoebe Nicholls
Phoebe Nicholls
Elizabeth Elliot
SWSamuel West
Samuel West
Mr. Elliot
STSophie Thompson
Sophie Thompson
Mary Musgrove
SBSimon Russell Beale
Simon Russell Beale
Charles Musgrove
FDFelicity Dean
Felicity Dean
Mrs. Clay
JCJudy Cornwell
Judy Cornwell
Mrs. Musgrove

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