Silas Marner
Synopsis
Adaption of George Eliot's novel. When a respectable weaver is wrongfully accused of theft, he becomes a virtual hermit until his own fortune is stolen and an orphaned child is found on his doorstep.
Top Cast
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Ben Kingsley
Silas Marner
Jenny Agutter
Nancy Lammeter
Patrick Ryecart
Godfrey Cass
Freddie Jones
Squire Cass
Jonathan Coy
Dunstan Cass
Patsy Kensit
Eppie
Elizabeth Hoyle
Baby Eppie
Melinda Whiting
Little Eppie
Angela Pleasence
Molly
Rosemary Martin
Dolly Winthrop
Robert Putt
Ben Winthrop
Jim Broadbent
Jem Rodney
Tony Caunter
Mr. Snell
Michael Bilton
Mr. Macey
Nick Brimble
Bob Dowlas
Bill Fellows
Aaron Winthrop
Chris Langham
Keating
Paul Copley
William Dane
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giles Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- George Eliot, Louis Marks, Giles Foster
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- Silas Marner
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC, A+E Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giles Foster
George Eliot, Louis Marks, Giles Foster
Carl Davis
Nat Crosby
Robin Sales
Louis Marks
Department Leadership Roster
Giles Foster
Director
Louis Marks
Producer
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Nat Crosby
Director of Photography
Robin Sales
Editor
Gerry Scott
Production Design
Anushia Nieradzik
Costume Design
Louis Marks
Writer
Giles Foster
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silas Marner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Silas Marner about?
Adaption of George Eliot's novel. When a respectable weaver is wrongfully accused of theft, he becomes a virtual hermit until his own fortune is stolen and an orphaned child is found on his doorstep.
Who directed Silas Marner?
Silas Marner was directed by Giles Foster.
Who stars in Silas Marner?
The principal cast of Silas Marner includes Ben Kingsley, Jenny Agutter, Patrick Ryecart, Freddie Jones, Jonathan Coy.
When was Silas Marner released and how long is it?
Silas Marner was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Silas Marner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Silas Marner was composed by Carl Davis.
Is Silas Marner based on a book or true story?
Silas Marner is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George Eliot".