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Dramatisation of the classic Austen story about a beautiful, rich 21-year-old girl who is determined to play matchmaker in the lives of those around her, but reluctant to commit herself to matrimony. Living with her ailing father in the mansion of Hartfield, Emma fails to notice the capture of her own heart. Produced by Sue Birtwistle, with a screenplay by Andrew Davis, the team behind the BBC's 'Pride and Prejudice'.

Keywords:

Comedy, Drama, Romance, Period Drama, Movie, Film, Movies, Films, Classics

Additional Information:

(1996) (UK) (3 Star)

Cast:

Kate Beckinsale	.... Emma Woodhouse
Bernard Hepton	.... Mr. Woodhouse
Mark Strong	.... Mr. Knightley
Samantha Bond	.... Mrs. Weston
James Hazeldine	.... Mr. Weston
Dominic Rowan	.... Mr. Elton

Supporting Cast:

Samantha Morton	.... Harriet Smith
Prunella Scales	.... Miss Bates
Sylvia Barter	.... Mrs. Bates
Guy Henry	.... John Knightley
Dido Miles	.... Isabella Knightley
Raymond Coulthard	.... Frank Churchill
Olivia Williams	.... Jane Fairfax
Lucy Robinson	.... Mrs. Elton
Peter Howell	.... Mr. Perry

Directors:

Diarmuid Lawrence

Writers:

Jane Austen
Andrew Davies