Northanger Abbey
Synopsis
A young girl, whose head is full of romantic and melodramatic notions, goes to stay with the wealthy Tilney family. Through her adventures, Catherine Morland comes to learn that marriage in the society of her day is determined not by true love but by wealth and social status.
Top Cast
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Katharine Schlesinger
Catherine Morland
Peter Firth
Henry Tilney
Robert Hardy
General Tilney
Googie Withers
Mrs Allen
Cassie Stuart
Isabella Thorpe
Jonathan Coy
John Thorpe
Angela Curran
Alice
Ingrid Lacey
Eleanor Tilney
Greg Hicks
Frederick Tilney
Helen Fraser
Mrs Morland
Elvi Hale
Mrs Thorpe
David Rolfe
Mr Morland
Geoffrey Chater
Mr Allen
Philip Bird
James Morland
Oliver Hembrough
Edward Morland
Elaine Ives-Cameron
Marchioness
Anne-Marie Mullane
Thorpe Sister 1
Tricia Morrish
Miss Digby
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giles Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Maggie Wadey, Jane Austen
- Original Score
- Ilona Sekacz
- Original Title
- Northanger Abbey
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- BBC, A+E Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giles Foster
Maggie Wadey, Jane Austen
Ilona Sekacz
Nat Crosby
Robin Sales
Louis Marks
Department Leadership Roster
Giles Foster
Director
Maggie Wadey
Writer
Nat Crosby
Director of Photography
Cecilia Brereton
Production Design
Robin Sales
Editor
Louis Marks
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Northanger Abbey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Northanger Abbey about?
A young girl, whose head is full of romantic and melodramatic notions, goes to stay with the wealthy Tilney family. Through her adventures, Catherine Morland comes to learn that marriage in the society of her day is determined not by true love but by wealth and social status.
Who directed Northanger Abbey?
Northanger Abbey was directed by Giles Foster.
Who stars in Northanger Abbey?
The principal cast of Northanger Abbey includes Katharine Schlesinger, Peter Firth, Robert Hardy, Googie Withers, Cassie Stuart.
When was Northanger Abbey released and how long is it?
Northanger Abbey was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Northanger Abbey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Northanger Abbey was composed by Ilona Sekacz.
Is Northanger Abbey based on a book or true story?
Northanger Abbey is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jane Austen".