Lorna Doone
“Passion, romance and epic adventure in a classic tale of rivalry and revenge”
Synopsis
The year is 1675. England is threatened by religious and political rivalries. King Charles II's Catholic brother, James, is next in line for the throne, but many Protestants put their faith in Charles' illegitimate son, The Duke of Monmouth. On the king's death, conflict is inevitable... Over seven days journey from London, Exmoor is a primitive and lawless area. Here, farmer Jack Ridd lives with his wife Sarah, son John, and two daughters. The only shadow over their simple life is cast by the notorious outlaw family the Doones. The aristocratic Doones were banished from their ancestral lands and now live through looting, theft, and murder. Their brutality is legendary...
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Amelia Warner
Lorna Doone
Richard Coyle
John Ridd
Aidan Gillen
Carver Doone
Peter Vaughan
Sir Ensor Doone
Ruth Sheen
Betty Muxworthy
Barbara Flynn
Sarah Ridd
Anton Lesser
Counsellor Doone
Honeysuckle Weeks
Annie Ridd
Joanne Froggatt
Lizzie Ridd
Jack Shepherd
Reuben Huckaback
Martin Clunes
Jeremy Stickles
Rebecca Callard
Ruth Huckaback
Michael Kitchen
Judge Jeffrey
Martin Jarvis
Baron de Whichehalse
Jesse Spencer
Marwood de Whichehalse
Anthony Calf
Tom Faggus
Neil Finnighan
Jack Ridd
Trevor Peacock
Parson Bowden
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Barker
- Screenplay & Story
- R.D. Blackmore, Adrian Hodges
- Original Score
- John Lunn
- Original Title
- Lorna Doone
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Budget
- $25
- Production Studios
- BBC, A+E Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Barker
R.D. Blackmore, Adrian Hodges
John Lunn
Chris Seager
Guy Bensley
Deirdre Keir
Department Leadership Roster
Adrian Hodges
Writer
Deirdre Keir
Producer
Chris Seager
Director of Photography
Sophie Becher
Production Design
Guy Bensley
Editor
Mike Barker
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lorna Doone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lorna Doone about?
The year is 1675. England is threatened by religious and political rivalries. King Charles II's Catholic brother, James, is next in line for the throne, but many Protestants put their faith in Charles' illegitimate son, The Duke of Monmouth. On the king's death, conflict is inevitable... Over seven days journey from London, Exmoor is a primitive and lawless area. Here, farmer Jack Ridd lives with his wife Sarah, son John, and two daughters. The only shadow over their simple life is cast by the notorious outlaw family the Doones. The aristocratic Doones were banished from their ancestral lands and now live through looting, theft, and murder. Their brutality is legendary...
Who directed Lorna Doone?
Lorna Doone was directed by Mike Barker.
Who stars in Lorna Doone?
The principal cast of Lorna Doone includes Amelia Warner, Richard Coyle, Aidan Gillen, Peter Vaughan, Ruth Sheen.
When was Lorna Doone released and how long is it?
Lorna Doone was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Lorna Doone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lorna Doone was composed by John Lunn.
Is Lorna Doone based on a book or true story?
Lorna Doone is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "R.D. Blackmore".