The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister
Synopsis
A lesbian in the 1800s who keeps a detailed account of her life written in coded diaries attempts to live independently while juggling an affair with a married woman.
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The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-20
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Maxine Peake
Anne Lister
Anna Madeley
Mariana Belcombe
Susan Lynch
Isabella Norcliffe
Christine Bottomley
Ann Walker
Gemma Jones
Aunt Lister
Alan David
Uncle Lister
Richenda Carey
Mrs Priestley
Michael Culkin
Charles Lawton
Tina O'Brien
Miss Browne
Dean Lennox Kelly
Christopher Rawson
Tessa Peake-Jones
Mrs Rawson
Belinda Lazenby
Mrs Browne
Jemima Foxtrot
Lister Maid
Ted Holden
Rough Man
Martin Oldfield
Jeweller
Micky Dacks
Barman
Robert Maxfield
Priest
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Kent
- Screenplay & Story
- Jane English
- Original Score
- Avshalom Caspi
- Original Title
- The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Oxford Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Kent
Jane English
Avshalom Caspi
Lukas Strebel
Ben Lester
Simon Rockell, Nicolas Kent, Mark Bentley
Department Leadership Roster
James Kent
Director
Jane English
Writer
Lukas Strebel
Director of Photography
Chris Truelove
Production Design
Elaine Ford
Stunt Coordinator
Theresa Rymer
Costume Design
Ben Lester
Editor
Mark Bentley
Producer
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister about?
A lesbian in the 1800s who keeps a detailed account of her life written in coded diaries attempts to live independently while juggling an affair with a married woman.
Who directed The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister?
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister was directed by James Kent.
Who stars in The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister?
The principal cast of The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister includes Maxine Peake, Anna Madeley, Susan Lynch, Christine Bottomley, Gemma Jones.
When was The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister released and how long is it?
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister was composed by Avshalom Caspi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister?
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).