Antonia and Jane
Synopsis
Plain Jane Hartman hates her life. She's goofy, boring and only has sex if she reads Iris Murdoch novels out loud to her loopy boyfriend. Her oldest friend Antonia McGill knows about everything. She orders the right food; she can complain and get results. She's beautiful and has a brilliant career. Is it any wonder that they hate each other's guts?
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Imelda Staunton
Jane Hartman
Saskia Reeves
Antonia McGill
Bill Nighy
Howard Nash
Brenda Bruce
Therapist
Richard Hope
Norman Beer
Lila Kaye
Jane's Mother
Alfred Marks
Uncle Vladimir Hartman
Joe Absolom
Daniel Nash
Allan Corduner
Stephen Carlinsky
Ian Redford
Jeremy Woodward
John Bennett
Uncle Irwin Carlinsky
Maria Charles
Sylvia Pinker
Patricia Leventon
Rosa Gluberman
Alfred Hoffman
Harry Rosenthal
Iain Cuthbertson
Edgar
Sheila Allen
Tutor
Trevor Peacock
A.D. Humphries
Peter Wingfield
Taxi Driver
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Beeban Kidron
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcy Kahan
- Original Score
- Rachel Portman
- Original Title
- Antonia and Jane
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Beeban Kidron
Marcy Kahan
Rachel Portman
Rex Maidment
Kate Evans
George Faber
Department Leadership Roster
Beeban Kidron
Director
Marcy Kahan
Writer
George Faber
Producer
Rachel Portman
Original Music Composer
Rex Maidment
Director of Photography
Kate Evans
Editor
John Asbridge
Production Design
Joan Wadge
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Antonia and Jane
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Antonia and Jane about?
Plain Jane Hartman hates her life. She's goofy, boring and only has sex if she reads Iris Murdoch novels out loud to her loopy boyfriend. Her oldest friend Antonia McGill knows about everything. She orders the right food; she can complain and get results. She's beautiful and has a brilliant career. Is it any wonder that they hate each other's guts?
Who directed Antonia and Jane?
Antonia and Jane was directed by Beeban Kidron.
Who stars in Antonia and Jane?
The principal cast of Antonia and Jane includes Imelda Staunton, Saskia Reeves, Bill Nighy, Brenda Bruce, Richard Hope.
When was Antonia and Jane released and how long is it?
Antonia and Jane was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Antonia and Jane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Antonia and Jane was composed by Rachel Portman.