Silas Marner [videorecording]
2000
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An eighties BBC adaptation of George Eliot's novel. In 18th century England a Scrooge-like weaver named Silas Marner (Ben Kingsley) hordes his gold and steers clear of all human contact. His whole world is subsequently turned upside down when his riches are stolen and a little lost girl comes wandering into his life. He decides he will look after her, and the experience changes his life.
Main title:
Silas Marner [videorecording] / director, Giles Foster; producer, Louis Marks; writer, Louis Marks; writer, Giles Foster.
Author:
Foster, Giles, directorDavis, Carl, 1936-, musicKingsley, Ben, 1943-, actorAgutter, Jenny, actorRyecart, Patrick, actorBroadbent, Jim
Imprint:
Revelation Films, 2000.
Collation:
1 videodisc (91 min.) : col.
Notes:
Originally broadcast in 1985.Directed by Giles Foster.Based on the novel by George Eliot.Region 0, 1 disc(s), Interactive menus, Ratio (1:1.33 (4:3) Standard), Languages (English).Made in 1985.Credits: music, Carl Davis.DVDN.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Ben Kingsley, Jenny Agutter, Patrick Ryecart, Jonathan Coy, Patsy Kensit, Freddie Jones, Rosemary Martin, Angela Pleasence, Frederick Treves, Jim Broadbent.
Audience:
BBFC code: PG.
System details:
DVD.
Dewey class:
791.457
Language:
English
BRN:
1032336
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