Daniel Deronda (2002) (TV)

User Rating:

7.6/10   

Director:

Tom Hooper

Writers:

Andrew Davies (writer)
George Eliot (novel)

Release Date:

24 November 2002 (UK)

Genre:

Drama | History | Romance

Plot:

Plot Keywords:

Jew | Bookstore | Necklace | Sephardic | Cigar

Awards:

4 wins & 4 nominations

Cast

Hugh Dancy	...	Daniel Deronda
Romola Garai	...	Gwendolen Harleth
Hugh Bonneville	...	Henleigh Grandcourt
Jodhi May	...	Mirah Lapidoth
Edward Fox	...	Sir Hugo Mallinger
Amanda Root	...	Mrs. Davilow
David Bamber	...	Lush
Greta Scacchi	...	Lydia Glasher
Barbara Hershey	...	Contessa Maria Alcharisi
Celia Imrie	...	Mrs. Meyrick
Jamie Bamber	...	Hans Meyrick
Allan Corduner	...	Herr Klesmer
Michael Attwell	...	Rev. Gascoigne
Jordan Frieda	...	Rex Gascoigne
Anna Steel	...	Catherine Arrowpoint

Runtime:

210 min (3 parts) | Finland:210 min (4 parts)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Argentina:Atp | Netherlands:AL

Filming Locations:

Avington Park, Winchester, Hampshire, England, UK

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Trivia:

The novel is set at the same time as the U.S. Civil War, whereas the adaptation moves the action ahead ten years to 1874 - the year George Eliot actually began writing the novel.

Goofs:

Continuity: At Ezra Cohen's store, the baby's left shoe and sock disappear then reappear.

Movie Connections:

Version of Daniel Deronda (1921)

Soundtrack:

Ah! Perfido, Op.65

Hugh Dancy as Daniel Deronda a Gentleman Who Cares

I really liked this movie. I was quite impressed with Hugh Dancy, he is very handsome, and is the kind of man that makes women's heart flutter. In this very intricate story of a young man wealthy, well-read, knowledgeable and interested in helping others, he admires one young woman from afar. She is beautiful and knows it and flirts with all men. Daniel is the only one that knows how to listen to her. She thinks all men are in love with her. She however has a secret that keeps her from ever being truly happy. Daniel is a caring man, and finds a woman and takes her in and helps her, the movie centers around the young beautiful woman and her exploits and how she is perceived by Daniel. He is quite a catch but the one who does end up catching him, will surprise all of you.

Barbara Hersey plays his Mother and shows her versatility in playing a much older woman. I was surprised at how well she played the part. Very believable.

The cast is just amazing. I felt as if I was spending time in the 1800's. I recommend this film I believe it is a classic like that of any Jane Austen story. I thoroughly enjoyed the story.