Persuasion (1995)

This is my absolute favorite Jane Austen adaptation! Not only does it has a script incredibly faithful to the novel but the characters and scenes move and play out exactly like Regency England.

Summary: In 1814 England, 27-year old Anne Elliot lives an oppressive life with her father, Sir Walter Elliot of Kellynch Hall, and her elder sister Elizabeth, both of whom are incurable snobs. Eight and a half years ago, Anne been persuaded to refuse an offer of marriage from the man she loved, a young naval officer of no position or fortune. Now, after the Napoleonic wars, Captain Wentworth has gained both rank and money, and chance has thrown them together again. Anne finds herself confronted with thoughts of might-have-been as she watches Wentworth court her brother-in-law's sister, Louisa. But an accident causes Wentworth to realize whom he truly cares for, and he follows Anne to Bath. But her cousin William (the heir to Kellynch Hall) is also pursuing her and is rumored to be engaged to Anne. And she must overcome this last obstacle before she can persuade Captain Wentworth as to the true nature of her affections.

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Script: Nick Dear
Directed by: Roger Michell
Produced by: Rebecca Eaton
Length: Approximately 107 minutes
Release Date: 27 September 1995
Costume Designers: Alexandra Byrne
Soundtrack Composer: Jeremy Sams

Cast:
  
Amanda Root as Anne Elliot

 
Ciarán Hinds as Captain Frederick Wentworth

 
Susan Fleetwood as Lady Russell

 
Corin Redgrave as Sir Walter Elliot

 
Phoebe Nicholls as Elizabeth Elliot

 
Felicity Dean as Mrs. Clay

 
Samuel West as Mr. Elliot

 
Sophie Thompson as Mary Musgrove

 
Simon Russell Beale as Charles Musgrove

 
Judy Cornwell as Mrs. Musgrove

 
Roger Hammond as Mr. Musgrove

 
Emma Roberts as Louisa Musgrove

 
Victoria Hamilton as Henrietta Musgrove


Isaac Maxwell-Hunt as Henry Hayter

 
Fiona Shaw as Mrs. Croft

 
John Woodvine as Admiral Croft

 
Robert Glenister as Captain Harvile


Sally George as Mrs. Harville

 
Richard McCabe as Captain Benwick

 
Helen Schlesinger as Mrs. Smith


Jane Wood as Nurse Rooke

 
David Collings as Mr. Shepherd


Darlene Johnson as Lady Dalrymple


Cinnamon Faye as Miss Carteret


David Plummer as Apothecary


Tom Rigby as Little Charles


Alex Wilman as Little Walter

Rosa Mannion as Concert Opera Singer 


Quotes:

• Mr. Shepherd: Women without children are the very best preservers of furniture.
• Lady Russell: He had no fortune, no connections. It was entirely prudent of you to reject him. 
• Sir Walter Elliot: I strongly object to the Navy. It brings people of obscure birth into undue distinction and it cuts up a man's youth and vigor most horribly! 
• Anne Elliot: You presume to know me very well, Mr Elliot.
  Mr. Elliot: In my heart I know you intimately. 
• Mr Elliot: Have you thought any more about my offer?
  Anne: What offer was that?
  Mr Elliot: My offer to flatter and adore you all the days of your life.
  Anne: I haven't had a moment, Mr Elliot, to turn my mind to it. 
• Henrietta Musgrove: Louisa is grown so severe, Mama, I wonder she shall want a ribbon in her hair at all. Give her a book of verse to hold instead! 
• Mary Musgrove: It is so uncomfortable not having a carriage of one's own. 
• Anne Elliot: Are you here for the concert?
  Captain Wentworth: No, I am here for a lecture on navigation. Am I in the wrong place? 
• Sir Walter Elliot: Anne? You want to marry Anne? Whatever for? 
• Sir Walter Elliot: I am happy to have you with us, Anne. You will make a fourth at dinner and that must be deemed an advantage.

Links of Interest:

• Official Sony Site
• IMDb's Persuasion Page
• Film Trivia
• Filming Goofs
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Playlist (videos will play in order):
Persuasion Themes - At Kellynch & Uppercross
Persuasion Themes - At Lyme
Persuasion Themes - In Bath
Persuasion Themes - Pianoforte & Harp
Persuasion Themes - Opera
Persuasion - Marry Anne Clip