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Persuasion
First aired on May 1, 1995
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Genres: Drama, Romance

Anne Elliot, the daughter of a financially troubled aristocratic family, is persuaded to break her engagement to Frederick Wentworth, a young sea captain of meager means. Years later, money troubles force Anne's father to rent out the family estate to Admiral Croft, and Anne is again thrown into company with Frederick -- who is now rich, successful, and perhaps still in love with Anne.

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Amanda Root | Anne Elliott
CiarĂ¡n Hinds | Captain Frederick Wentworth
Susan Fleetwood | Lady Russell
Fiona Shaw | Mrs. Croft
John Woodvine | Admiral Croft
Phoebe Nicholls | Elizabeth Elliot
Featured Crew
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Roger Michell | Director
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Jane Austen | Novel
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Nick Dear | Screenplay
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Alexandra Byrne | Costume Design
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Joanna Casserly | Makeup Artist
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Helen Caldwell | Stunts