The Woodlanders (1998)
The story is set in late 19th century rural corner of South England. The daughter of timber merchant Melbury, Grace, returns to the town after finishing school. Her father now believes she can find a better husband than her childhood sweetheart, woodsman Giles. She marries handsome young doctor Fitzpiers, but soon finds out he's not the man of her dreams and she still loves Giles.
Director:
Phil Agland
Writer:
David Rudkin
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Rufus Sewell as Giles Winterbourne |
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Emily Woof as Grace Melbury |
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Tony Haygarth as Mr. Melbury |
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Cal MacAninch as Dr, Fitzpiers |
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Jodhi May as Marty South |
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Polly Walker as Mrs. Charmond |
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Vincent Franklin as Stable Lad |
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Walter Sparrow as Old Creedle |
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Sheila Burrell as Grandma Oliver |
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Caroline John as Housekeeper |
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Amanda Ryan as Sukey Damson |
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Emily Joyce as Libby |
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Michael Culkin as Percombe |
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Geoffrey Beevers as Agent |
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Dawn McDaniel as Woodland Wife |
| Directing | Phil Agland | Director |
| Production | Barney Reisz | Producer |
| Editing | Tim Arrowsmith | Editor |
| Writing | Thomas Hardy | Author |
| Editing | David Dickie | Editor |
| Writing | David Rudkin | Screenplay |
| Production | Phil Agland | Producer |
| Camera | Ashley Rowe | Director of Photography |
| Sound | George Fenton | Original Music Composer |
| Art | Andy Harris | Production Design |
| Art | John Frankish | Art Direction |
| Art | Tracey Gallacher | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Susannah Buxton | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Aileen Seaton | Makeup Artist |
| Production | Gail Stevens | Casting |
| Sound | Peter Gleaves | Assistant Sound Editor |