The Mill on the Floss
Synopsis
Lawyer Wakem takes the mill on the river Floss away from Edward Tulliver (whose ancestors have owned it for 300 years) and becomes the worst enemy of Tulliver's family. When Edward's daughter, Maggie, grows up, she falls in love with Wakem's son Philip. However, her brother Tom (true to the memory of their father) forbids her to meet him again. When she visits her cousin Lucy Deane, Lucy's fiance, Stephen Guest, falls in love with Maggie at first sight, further complicating matters.
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BBC mill on the floss trailer 1996
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-12
Top Cast
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Emily Watson
Maggie Tulliver
James Frain
Philip Wakem
Cheryl Campbell
Bessy Tulliver
Bernard Hill
Edward Tulliver
Joanna David
Sophy Deane
Shenagh Govan
Aunt Gritty
Nicholas Gecks
Lawyer Wakem
Peter Gunn
Rev Stelling
Will Knightley
Mr. Glegg
Ifan Meredith
Tom Tulliver
Paul Ridley
Mr. Deane
Jessica Turner
Jane Glegg
James Weber Brown
Stephen Guest
Lucy Whybrow
Lucy Deane
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Graham Theakston
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugh Stoddart
- Original Score
- John Scott
- Original Title
- The Mill on the Floss
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- UGC DA International, BBC, Canal+, Carnival Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Graham Theakston
Hugh Stoddart, George Eliot
John Scott
David Johnson
Alan Jones
Brian Eastman, David M. Thompson, Rebecca Eaton
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Jones
Editor
Brian Eastman
Producer
Adrian Smith
Production Design
David Johnson
Director of Photography
John Scott
Original Music Composer
Hugh Stoddart
Screenplay
Jill Taylor
Costume Design
Graham Theakston
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mill on the Floss
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What is The Mill on the Floss about?
Lawyer Wakem takes the mill on the river Floss away from Edward Tulliver (whose ancestors have owned it for 300 years) and becomes the worst enemy of Tulliver's family. When Edward's daughter, Maggie, grows up, she falls in love with Wakem's son Philip. However, her brother Tom (true to the memory of their father) forbids her to meet him again. When she visits her cousin Lucy Deane, Lucy's fiance, Stephen Guest, falls in love with Maggie at first sight, further complicating matters.
Who directed The Mill on the Floss?
The Mill on the Floss was directed by Graham Theakston.
Who stars in The Mill on the Floss?
The principal cast of The Mill on the Floss includes Emily Watson, James Frain, Cheryl Campbell, Bernard Hill, Joanna David.
When was The Mill on the Floss released and how long is it?
The Mill on the Floss was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mill on the Floss?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mill on the Floss was composed by John Scott.
Is The Mill on the Floss based on a book or true story?
The Mill on the Floss is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George Eliot".