Persuasion (2007)
Anne Elliot was once in love with Frederick Wentworth, a commander in the Royal Navy who was rejected by her snobby parents eight years ago. When the family hits hard times and are forced to rent out their mansion to his brother-in-law, Frederick returns as a captain - but will he remember Anne?
Director: Adrian Shergold
Genre: Drama, Romance, TV Movie
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: April 1, 2007
Cast
- Sally Hawkins - Anne Elliot
- Rupert Penry-Jones - Captain Wentworth
- Alice Krige - Lady Russell
- Tobias Menzies - William Elliot
- Anthony Stewart Head - Sir Walter Elliot
- Julia Davis - Elizabeth Elliot
- Michael Fenton Stevens - Mr. Shepherd
- Mary Stockley - Mrs. Clay
- Peter Wight - Admiral Croft
- Marion Bailey - Mrs. Croft
Screenplay
- Jane Austen (Novel)
- Simon Burke (Screenplay)
Music: Martin Phipps
Cinematography: David Odd
Editing: Kristina Hetherington
Production: Clerkenwell Films, GBH
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories
Keywords
navy, based on novel or book, love triangle, poetry, love
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Persuasion about?
- Anne Elliot was once in love with Frederick Wentworth, a commander in the Royal Navy who was rejected by her snobby parents eight years ago. When the family hits hard times and are forced to rent out their mansion to his brother-in-law, Frederick returns as a captain - but will he remember Anne?
- Who directed Persuasion?
- Persuasion was directed by Adrian Shergold.
- Who stars in Persuasion?
- Persuasion stars Sally Hawkins, Rupert Penry-Jones, Alice Krige, Tobias Menzies, Anthony Stewart Head, Julia Davis.
- How long is Persuasion?
- Persuasion has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Persuasion?
- Persuasion is a Drama, Romance, TV Movie film.
- Where was Persuasion produced?
- Persuasion was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Persuasion?
- The themes of Persuasion include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories.