The Woodlanders (1998)
A Timeless Tale of Passion and Desire.
The story is set in late 19th century rural corner of South England. The daughter of timber merchant Melbury, Grace, returns to the town after finishing school. Her father now believes she can find a better husband than her childhood sweetheart, woodsman Giles. She marries handsome young doctor Fitzpiers, but soon finds out he's not the man of her dreams and she still loves Giles.
Director: Phil Agland
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: February 6, 1998
Cast
- Rufus Sewell - Giles Winterbourne
- Emily Woof - Grace Melbury
- Tony Haygarth - Mr. Melbury
- Cal MacAninch - Dr, Fitzpiers
- Jodhi May - Marty South
- Polly Walker - Mrs. Charmond
- Vincent Franklin - Stable Lad
- Walter Sparrow - Old Creedle
- Sheila Burrell - Grandma Oliver
- Caroline John - Housekeeper
Screenplay
- Thomas Hardy (Author)
- David Rudkin (Screenplay)
Music: George Fenton
Cinematography: Ashley Rowe
Editing: Tim Arrowsmith, David Dickie
Production: River Films, Arts Council of England, Pathé Productions, Film4 Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Phil Agland
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Woodlanders about?
- The story is set in late 19th century rural corner of South England. The daughter of timber merchant Melbury, Grace, returns to the town after finishing school. Her father now believes she can find a better husband than her childhood sweetheart, woodsman Giles. She marries handsome young doctor Fitzpiers, but soon finds out he's not the man of her dreams and she still loves Giles.
- Who directed The Woodlanders?
- The Woodlanders was directed by Phil Agland.
- Who stars in The Woodlanders?
- The Woodlanders stars Rufus Sewell, Emily Woof, Tony Haygarth, Cal MacAninch, Jodhi May, Polly Walker.
- How long is The Woodlanders?
- The Woodlanders has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Woodlanders?
- The Woodlanders is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Woodlanders produced?
- The Woodlanders was produced in United Kingdom.