The Girl
Synopsis
Adaptation of Catherine Cookson's novel. In mid-19th century Yorkshire, Hannah Boyle is left with the family of Matthew Thornton, the man her dying mother claims fathered her. Ill-treated by Thornton's bitter and vindictive wife Anne, who views Hannah only as evidence of her husband's infidelity, she is married off to the village butcher, whose waspish mother torments her further. But through her patience, intelligence and strength, she wins her freedom and the man she loves.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Wheatley
- Screenplay & Story
- Catherine Cookson
- Original Title
- The Girl
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Production Studios
- Festival Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Wheatley
Catherine Cookson
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David Wheatley
Director
Catherine Cookson
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What is The Girl about?
Adaptation of Catherine Cookson's novel. In mid-19th century Yorkshire, Hannah Boyle is left with the family of Matthew Thornton, the man her dying mother claims fathered her. Ill-treated by Thornton's bitter and vindictive wife Anne, who views Hannah only as evidence of her husband's infidelity, she is married off to the village butcher, whose waspish mother torments her further. But through her patience, intelligence and strength, she wins her freedom and the man she loves.
Who directed The Girl?
The Girl was directed by David Wheatley.
Who stars in The Girl?
The principal cast of The Girl includes Siobhan Flynn, Jonathan Cake, Mark Benton, Susan Jameson, Jill Baker.
When was The Girl released and how long is it?
The Girl was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 36m.