Persuasion
“A love lost, but never forgotten”
Synopsis
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.
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Persuasion (1995) - Masterpiece Theatre Promo
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-03-05
Top Cast
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Amanda Root
Anne Elliott
Ciarán Hinds
Captain Frederick Wentworth
Susan Fleetwood
Lady Russell
Corin Redgrave
Sir Walter Elliot
Fiona Shaw
Mrs. Croft
John Woodvine
Admiral Croft
Phoebe Nicholls
Elizabeth Elliot
Samuel West
Mr. Elliot
Sophie Thompson
Mary Musgrove
Simon Russell Beale
Charles Musgrove
Felicity Dean
Mrs. Clay
Judy Cornwell
Mrs. Musgrove
Roger Hammond
Mr. Musgrove
Victoria Hamilton
Henrietta Musgrove
Emma Roberts
Louisa Musgrove
Robert Glenister
Captain Harville
Richard McCabe
Captain Benwick
Helen Schlesinger
Mrs. Smith
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.51x
+$3.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Michell
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Dear
- Original Score
- Jeremy Sams
- Original Title
- Persuasion
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.3M
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, Millésime Productions, GBH, France 2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Michell
Nick Dear, Jane Austen, Catherine Wearing
Jeremy Sams
John Daly
Kate Evans
Fiona Finlay
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Dear
Screenplay
Roger Michell
Director
Jeremy Sams
Original Music Composer
Kate Evans
Editor
William Dudley
Production Design
Fiona Finlay
Producer
John Daly
Director of Photography
Alexandra Byrne
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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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?
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.
Who directed Persuasion?
Persuasion was directed by Roger Michell.
Who stars in Persuasion?
The principal cast of Persuasion includes Amanda Root, Ciarán Hinds, Susan Fleetwood, Corin Redgrave, Fiona Shaw.
When was Persuasion released and how long is it?
Persuasion was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Persuasion?
Persuasion had a reported production budget of $1.5M and grossed $5.3M at the worldwide box office (3.51 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Persuasion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Persuasion was composed by Jeremy Sams.
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: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).