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Overview
Release Date:
13 January 2008 (USA) moreTagline:
A new adaptation of Jane Austen's classicAwards:
2 wins & 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
A very enjoyable adaptation. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Sally Hawkins | ... | Anne Elliot | |
| Rupert Penry-Jones | ... | Captain Wentworth | |
| Alice Krige | ... | Lady Russell | |
| Anthony Head | ... | Sir Walter Elliot | |
| Julia Davis | ... | Elizabeth Elliot | |
| Michael Fenton Stevens | ... | Mr. Shepherd (as Michael Fenton-Stevens) | |
| Mary Stockley | ... | Mrs. Clay | |
| Peter Wight | ... | Admiral Croft | |
| Marion Bailey | ... | Mrs. Croft | |
| Amanda Hale | ... | Mary Musgrove | |
| Jennifer Higham | ... | Louisa Musgrove | |
| Rosamund Stephen | ... | Henrietta Musgrove | |
| Stella Gonet | ... | Mrs. Musgrove | |
| Sam Hazeldine | ... | Charles Musgrove | |
| Louis Shergold | ... | Little Charles |
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Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
120 min (including commercials) | 93 min (excluding commercials)Language:
EnglishColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.78 : 1 moreCertification:
Singapore:PGMOVIEmeter: 
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The green striped gown with velvet Spencer jacket Julia Davis (Elizabeth Elliot) wears at Kellynch Hall is the same costume Anna Chancellor (Caroline Bingley) wears at Netherfield Hall in "Pride and Prejudice" (1995). However, the bottom portion of the gown, cut on the bias, has been removed for the later film. This gown also appears in "Vanity Fair" (1998) worn by Vicki Pepperdine (Ann Dobbin) in the park scenes. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: On the walk to Winthrop, as the camera focuses on Ann overhearing Frederick and Louisa's conversation, a crew member with a red jacket is seen in the background (at 33:38) behind her. moreQuotes:
Captain Wentworth: This is Henrietta and Louisa Musgrove, and this is Miss...Elliot.Captain Harville: Miss Anne Elliot?
Anne Elliot: Yes.
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Symphony 25 in G Minor moreFAQ
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Having read some of the earlier comments I felt I had to jump to the defence of this highly enjoyable production of Persuasion. Having seen the 1995 BBC adaptation I cannot deny that this adaptation was done in a somewhat different style, however that does not take away from the pleasure gained by watching this ITV production.
I have read all 6 of Austen's novels and have read much literary criticism where her work is concerned, so like many other people who have commented on this film, I no longer compare adaptations of Austen's novels to her actual novels. Therefore I can have no quarrel with this latest film.
It has been addressed that Rupert Penry-Jones and Sally Hawkins lacked on screen chemistry, this is in a way quite true, but only because their chemistry is more understated, which is, in my opinion more in keeping to the period in which Jane Austen was writing. I do not agree with the many comments insulting the acting of almost all of the cast. In my opinion, the ITV has come up trumps with this cast and each actor and actress portrayed their character in a way which suited the overall character of the film.
Unfortunately I do have to agree with many comments on the camera work of this production which was certainly below par, however this is my only complaint.
So, overall the film was most enjoyable, the story itself being told in such a way that I almost cried at the end! I am sure that this adaptation has helped only to uphold the respect for Austen's Persuasion and her other great novels. For that any true Austen-fan can be grateful.