When a young woman such as yourself receives the addresses of a gentleman, it is her duty to accept at once.
Inspired by an incident in the life of writer Jane Austen, we meet the feisty 20-year-old pre-fame, determined to marry for love, despite her parents plans. When Jane (Anne Hathaway) is introduced to the roguish, arrogant Tom Lefroy (James McAvoy), she can’t stand him, but she soon finds herself attracted to this inappropriately poor, but intelligent man. She finds herself at odds with society and convention, like so many characters in her work.
Starring:
Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy, Julie Walters, Maggie Smith, James Cromwell
Director:
Julian Jarrold
Producers:
Robert Bernstein, Graham Broadbent, Douglas Rae
Screenplay:
Kevin Hood, Sarah Williams
Executive Producers:
Nicole Finnan, Julia Blackman, Jeff Abberley, Tim Haslam
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Credits summary:
Miramax Films, HanWay Films, UK Film Council, and the Irish Film Board present in association with 2Entertain and ±«Óãtv Films An Ecosse Films Production in association with Blueprint Pictures and Scion Films
Certificate:
PG
Running time:
120 mins
Released:
9 March 2007
Out on DVD:
10 September 2007