Persuasion (1971)
- Starring:
- Ann Firbank, Bryan Marshall, (more)
- Director(s):
- Howard Baker
- Category:
- Television, Romance
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Adapted from Jane Austen's final novel, the five-part British drama series Persuasion starred Anne Firbank as Anne Elliot, a young woman dangerously close to becoming an "old maid." Seven years earlier, Anne had allowed her opinions to be swayed by others (local busybody Lady Russell [Marian Spencer] in particular) and had spurned the advances of dashing Captain Wentworth (Bryan Marshall). Regretting her rashness, Anne could only stand aside in quiet desperation as the now-affluent and well-connected Wentworth ardently pursued the much-younger Louise Musgrove (Zhivila Roche). But though Anne might have been too proud to admit that she still harbored affection for Wentworth, her pride could easily be cast aside should she perceive an opportunity to win the Captain back. This TV version of Persuasion made its British TV bow on April 18, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 225 mins
Complete Cast:
- Ann Firbank - Anne Elliot
- Basil Dignam - Sir Walter Elliot
- Marian Spencer - Lady Russell
- Richard Vernon - Adm. Croft
- Mel Martin - Henrietta Musgrove
- Noel Dyson - Mrs. Musgrove
- Charlotte Mitchell - Mrs. Clay
- Michael Culver - Capt. Harville
- Paul Chapman - Capt. Benwick
- Paul Alexander - Charles Hayter
- Polly Murch - Mrs. Smith
- Angela Galbraith - Miss Carteret
- Morag Hood - Mary Musgrove
- Bryan Marshall - Captain Wentworth
- Valeiie Gearon - Elizabeth Elliot
- Georgine Anderson - Mrs. Croft
- Rowland Davies - Mr. Elliot
- Zhivila Roche - Louisa Musgrove
- William Kendall - Charles Musgrove
- Helen Ryan - Mrs. Harville
- Robert Sansom - Doctor
- Ernest Hare - Col. Wallis
- Gabrielle Daye - Mrs. Rooke
- Beatrix Mackey - Lady Dalrymple
- Edward Jewesbury - Mr. Shepherd
- Director(s):
- Howard Baker
- Producer(s):
- Howard Baker
- Categories:
- Romance, Television
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