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Persuasion

This solid adaptation of Jane Austen's 'Persuasion', stars Sally Hawkins as 27-year-old Anne Elliot who is facing spinsterhood until a past love, the handsome Capt. Wentworth (Rupert Penry-Jones), reenters her life. The strong supporting cast includes Anthony Head ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer") as Anne's father, the crotchety Sir Walter Elliot.

English
  • Originally Aired January 13, 2008
  • Runtime 90 minutes
  • Network PBS
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Name Type Role
Jane Austen Writer
Simon Burke Writer
Adrian Shergold Director