Persuasion

UPC: 794051168627

Studio: BBC Warner

Summary: Adapted from Jane Austen's final novel, the five-part British drama series Persuasion starred Anne Firbank as Anne Elliot, a young woman dangerously close to becoming an "old maid." Seven years earlier, Anne had allowed her opinions to be swayed by others (local busybody Lady Russell [Marian Spencer] in particular) and had spurned the advances of dashing Captain Wentworth (Bryan Marshall). Regretting her rashness, Anne could only stand aside in quiet desperation as the now-affluent and well-connected Wentworth ardently pursued the much-younger Louise Musgrove (Zhivila Roche). But though Anne might have been too proud to admit that she still harbored affection for Wentworth, her pride could easily be cast aside should she perceive an opportunity to win the Captain back. This TV version of Persuasion made its British TV bow on April 18, 1971. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Category: Drama

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Persuasion

Format: DVD

Release Date: 08/24/2004

Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Pre-1954 Standard

Runtime: 225 Minutes

Sides: 2

Number of Discs: 1

Chapters: Side #1 -- Side A: Persuasion
1. Ill-Mannered Heir [9:18]
2. Sensible Gentleman [13:45]
3. Day of Sadness [7:15]
4. Love of a Child [9:37]
5. Bereaved Mother [10:26]
6. Fit for Service [11:19]
7. Fashionable Request [9:50]
8. Chivalrous Men [9:26]
9. Country Landscapes [10:05]
10. Short on Time [9:42]
11. Coastal Visit [7:38]
12. Sea of Tranquility [3:04]
1. Far From Hopeless [9:59]
2. Honorable Duty [9:05]
3. Confirmation of Love [10:45]
4. Loneliness of a Widow [9:03]
5. Interests of the Family [11:07]
6. Stormy Weather [11:46]
7. Pleasurable Concert [14:39]
8. Subtle Agendas [5:36]
9. Eavesdropping [13:06]
10. Women of Simple Desires [10:52]
11. Farewell to Inhibitions [6:56]
12. End Credits [1:08]

Cast and Crew: Morag Hood  Actor 
Howard Baker  Director 
Howard Baker  Producer 
Ann Firbank  Actor 
Bryan Marshall  Actor 
Basil Dignam  Actor 
Valeiie Gearon  Actor 
Marian Spencer  Actor 
Georgine Anderson  Actor 
Richard Vernon  Actor 
Rowland Davies  Actor 
Mel Martin  Actor 
Zhivila Roche  Actor 
Noel Dyson  Actor 
William Kendall  Actor 
Charlotte Mitchell  Actor 
Helen Ryan  Actor 
Michael Culver  Actor 
Robert Sansom  Actor 
Paul Chapman  Actor 
Ernest Hare  Actor 
Paul Alexander  Actor 
Gabrielle Daye  Actor 
Polly Murch  Actor 
Beatrix Mackey  Actor 
Angela Galbraith  Actor 
Edward Jewesbury  Actor 

Country: UK