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A Woman of Substance (1984)

A Woman of Substance (1984)
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The made-for-television adaptation of Barbara Taylor Bradford's A Woman of Substance stars Jenny Seagrove (ages 15 to 49) and Deborah Kerr (ages 50 to 79) as Emma Harte, a character who grows from maid to internationally feared and respected businesswoman. The all-star cast also includes Liam Neeson, Barry Morse, and Barry Bostwick.

In part one, subtitled "Nest of Vipers," Emma is discharged from her job after a desultory affair with her employer's son (Peter Chesolm).

In part two, subtitled "The Secret is Revealed," Emma heads to Leeds, where she starts a small business. Her enterprise blossoms beyond her wildest dreams, and she eventually becomes the wealthiest woman in the region.

In part three, subtitled "Fighting for the Dream," Emma expands her business activities beyond the small town of Leeds and seeks vengeance on the aristocratic family that has wronged her. She also falls in love with handsome Major Paul McGill (Barry Bostwick).

~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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Director(s):
Don Sharp
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of A Woman of Substance

The made-for-television adaptation of Barbara Taylor Bradford's A Woman of Substance stars Jenny Seagrove (ages 15 to 49) and Deborah Kerr (ages 50 to 79) as Emma Harte, a character who grows from maid to internationally feared and respected businesswoman. The all-star cast also includes Liam Neeson, Barry Morse, and Barry Bostwick.

In part one, subtitled "Nest of Vipers," Emma is discharged from her job after a desultory affair with her employer's son (Peter Chesolm).

In part two, subtitled "The Secret is Revealed," Emma heads to Leeds, where she starts a small business. Her enterprise blossoms beyond her wildest dreams, and she eventually becomes the wealthiest woman in the region.

In part three, subtitled "Fighting for the Dream," Emma expands her business activities beyond the small town of Leeds and seeks vengeance on the aristocratic family that has wronged her. She also falls in love with handsome Major Paul McGill (Barry Bostwick).

~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
312 mins

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Director(s):
Don Sharp
Producer(s):
Diane Baker
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Lois S.

I loved this movie only to be very dissapointed to learn that you can not rent the last DVD which is the ending of the movie. Do not rent this movie unless you want to purchase the ending.

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PAM B.

I LOVED THIS MOVIE ,,, BUT I WAS DISAPPOINTED THAT IT ONLY HAD 2 DISCS,,,,,, YOU DIDN'T FEEL THAT YOU SAW THE WHOLE STORY,,, AND THEN IT ENDED .

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Barbara C.

Good movie for most ambitious young women to see. I was moved by her determination and resilience. Very inspiring movie for women

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