She's Been Away (1989)
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In her final film, celebrated British actress Peggy Ashcroft portrays one Lillian Huckle. Released from a mental institution after 60 years, Lillian is taken in her nephew (James Fox) and his somewhat trepidatious family. As they (and we) get to know Lillian better, the many social and emotional pressures that can drive a woman to insanity come to surface; worse, Lillian has always felt that she deserved her fate. Filmed in 1989, She's Been Away was telecast in the US on December 1, 1991 as a PBS Masterpiece Theatre presentation. At the end of this telecast, a tribute was offered to Peggy Ashcroft, who had died earlier that year at the age of 83. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Peggy Ashcroft, Geraldine James, (more)
- Director(s):
- Peter Hall
Synopsis of She's Been Away
In her final film, celebrated British actress Peggy Ashcroft portrays one Lillian Huckle. Released from a mental institution after 60 years, Lillian is taken in her nephew (James Fox) and his somewhat trepidatious family. As they (and we) get to know Lillian better, the many social and emotional pressures that can drive a woman to insanity come to surface; worse, Lillian has always felt that she deserved her fate. Filmed in 1989, She's Been Away was telecast in the US on December 1, 1991 as a PBS Masterpiece Theatre presentation. At the end of this telecast, a tribute was offered to Peggy Ashcroft, who had died earlier that year at the age of 83. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of She's Been Away
- Peggy Ashcroft - Lillian Huckle
- James Fox - Hugh Ambrose
- Rebecca Pidgeon - Young Lillian
- Rachel Kempson - Matilda
- Brid Brennan - Lillian's Nurse
- David Hargreaves - Lillian's Doctor
- Francesca Buller - Hospital Nurse
- Hugh Ross - 1920's Doctor
- Robyn Moore - Louise
- Michael Carter - Head Waiter
- Geraldine James - Harriet Ambrose
- Jack Kyle - Dominic Ambrose
- Rosalie Crutchley - Gladys
- Hugh Lloyd - George
- Donald Douglas - Lillian's Father
- Doyle Richmond - Traffic Warden
- Malcolm Mudie - Party Guest
- Cryss Jean Healey - Young Margaret
- Barnaby Holm - Young Edward
- Director(s):
- Peter Hall
- Writer(s):
- Stephen Poliakoff
- Producer(s):
- Kenith Trodd
- 1989 - Venice International Film Festival - Volpi Cup for Best Actress
- 1989 - Venice International Film Festival - Volpi Cup for Best Actress
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