Persuasion
A love lost, but never forgotten in this new BBC dramatization
Drama
Romance
Overview
Anne Elliot, the daughter of a financially troubled aristocratic family, is persuaded to break her engagement to Frederick Wentworth, a young sea captain of meager means. Years later, money troubles force Anne's father to rent out the family estate to Admiral Croft, and Anne is again thrown into company with Frederick -- who is now rich, successful, and perhaps still in love with Anne.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1995-05-01
Runtime:
1h 47m
Director:
Roger Michell
Writer:
Nick Dear
Top Cast
Amanda Root
Anne Elliott
Ciarán Hinds
Captain Frederick Wentworth
Susan Fleetwood
Lady Russell
Fiona Shaw
Mrs. Croft
John Woodvine
Admiral Croft
Phoebe Nicholls
Elizabeth Elliot
Samuel West
Mr. Elliot
Sophie Thompson
Mary Musgrave
Judy Cornwell
Mrs. Musgrove
Simon Russell Beale
Charles Musgrove
Felicity Dean
Mrs. Clay
Roger Hammond
Mr. Musgrove
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