Persuasion
Synopsis
Anne Elliot was once in love with Frederick Wentworth, a commander in the Royal Navy who was rejected by her snobby parents eight years ago. When the family hits hard times and are forced to rent out their mansion to his brother-in-law, Frederick returns as a captain - but will he remember Anne?
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Sally Hawkins
Anne Elliot
Rupert Penry-Jones
Captain Wentworth
Alice Krige
Lady Russell
Tobias Menzies
William Elliot
Anthony Stewart Head
Sir Walter Elliot
Julia Davis
Elizabeth Elliot
Michael Fenton Stevens
Mr. Shepherd
Mary Stockley
Mrs. Clay
Peter Wight
Admiral Croft
Marion Bailey
Mrs. Croft
Amanda Hale
Mary Musgrove
Jennifer Higham
Louisa Musgrove
Rosamund Stephen
Henrietta Musgrove
Stella Gonet
Mrs. Musgrove
Sam Hazeldine
Charles Musgrove
Nicholas Farrell
Mr. Musgrove
Joseph Mawle
Harry Harville
Finlay Robertson
James Benwick
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 10, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adrian Shergold
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Burke
- Original Score
- Martin Phipps
- Original Title
- Persuasion
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Clerkenwell Films, GBH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adrian Shergold
Simon Burke, Jane Austen
Martin Phipps
David Odd
Kristina Hetherington
David Snodin, Murray Ferguson, Rebecca Eaton
Department Leadership Roster
Adrian Shergold
Director
Martin Phipps
Original Music Composer
David Odd
Director of Photography
Simon Burke
Screenplay
David Snodin
Producer
Kristina Hetherington
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Persuasion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Persuasion about?
Anne Elliot was once in love with Frederick Wentworth, a commander in the Royal Navy who was rejected by her snobby parents eight years ago. When the family hits hard times and are forced to rent out their mansion to his brother-in-law, Frederick returns as a captain - but will he remember Anne?
Who directed Persuasion?
Persuasion was directed by Adrian Shergold.
Who stars in Persuasion?
The principal cast of Persuasion includes Sally Hawkins, Rupert Penry-Jones, Alice Krige, Tobias Menzies, Anthony Stewart Head.
When was Persuasion released and how long is it?
Persuasion was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Persuasion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Persuasion was composed by Martin Phipps.
Is Persuasion based on a book or true story?
Persuasion is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jane Austen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Persuasion?
Persuasion holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).