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Persuasion is a BBC Screen Two 1995 period drama film directed by Roger Michell and based on Jane Austen's 1817 novel of the same name. In her theatrical film debut, Amanda Root stars as protagonist Anne Elliot, while Ciarán Hinds plays her romantic interest, Captain Frederick Wentworth. The film is set in 19th-century England, eight years after Anne was persuaded by others to reject Wentworth's proposal of marriage. Persuasion follows the two as they become reacquainted with each other while supporting characters threaten to interfere.

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1995 · 1h 47m · Drama · Romance

TMDB 7.2/10 (150 votes)

In early 19th-century England, dire financial straits reacquaint the aristocratic Anne Elliot with her wealthy ex-fiance Frederick Wentworth. The two must choose between either putting the past behind them or listening to their hearts.

Directed by Roger Michell

Box office $5M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Roger MichellDirector

Amanda Rootas Anne Elliott

Ciarán Hindsas Captain Frederick Wentworth

Susan Fleetwoodas Lady Russell

Corin Redgraveas Sir Walter Elliot

Fiona Shawas Mrs. Croft

John Woodvineas Admiral Croft

Phoebe Nichollsas Elizabeth Elliot

Samuel Westas Mr. Elliot

Sophie Thompsonas Mary Musgrove

Simon Russell Bealeas Charles Musgrove

Felicity Deanas Mrs. Clay

Judy Cornwellas Mrs. Musgrove

Roger Hammondas Mr. Musgrove

Victoria Hamiltonas Henrietta Musgrove

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Persuasion is a BBC Screen Two 1995 period drama film directed by Roger Michell and based on Jane Austen's 1817 novel of the same name. In her theatrical film debut, Amanda Root stars as protagonist Anne Elliot, while Ciarán Hinds plays her romantic interest, Captain Frederick Wentworth. The film is set in 19th-century England, eight years after Anne was persuaded by others to reject Wentworth's proposal of marriage. Persuasion follows the two as they become reacquainted with each other while supporting characters threaten to interfere.

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1995 · 1h 47m · Drama · Romance

TMDB 7.2/10 (150 votes)

In early 19th-century England, dire financial straits reacquaint the aristocratic Anne Elliot with her wealthy ex-fiance Frederick Wentworth. The two must choose between either putting the past behind them or listening to their hearts.

Directed by Roger Michell

Box office $5M worldwide

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