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Becoming Jane
Colm Hogan
Synopsis
Becoming Jane tells the story of the true love affair that inspired the young Jane Austen to become a writer. When the 20 year-old Austen meets the brilliant, roguish and attractive young Irishman Tom Lefroy, she falls madly in love. This little-known but true story was the turning point in Jane becoming the greatest romantic writer in English literature.
The film presents a fresh and surprising view of Jane's early years. Her romantic adventure with Tom inspired many of the male characters in her celebrated novels.
Details
- Year
- 2007
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 120 mins
- Format
- 35mm
- Director
- Julian Jarrold
- Producer
- Nicole Finnan, Julia Blackman, Jeff Abberley, Tim Haslam
- Co-Producer
- James Flynn, Morgan O' Sullivan, James Saynor
- Editor
- Emma E Hickox
- Screenwriter
- Sarah Williams, Kevin Hood
- Director of Photography
- Eigil Bryld
- Production Designer
- Eve Stewart
- Sound
- Mervyn Moore
- Music
- Adrian Johnston
- Principal Cast
- Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy, Julie Walters, James Cromwell, Maggie Smith
Genre
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 28th November 2006
