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Persuasion

“A love lost, but never forgotten”

1995 · 1 h 47 min
Directed by Roger Michell · France · Contemporary European Art Cinema
DramaRomance

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Cast

Amanda Root Ciarán Hinds Susan Fleetwood Corin Redgrave Fiona Shaw John Woodvine

Credits

Written by: Jane Austen

Plot

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.

Sinekatalog’s take

Persuasion (1995) is a French drama directed by Roger Michell. It stars Amanda Root, Ciarán Hinds and Susan Fleetwood. It runs 107 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 7.6 / 10 (12,949 votes)
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