"Our Mutual Friend" (1998) TV mini-series

User Rating:

8.6/10   

Director:

Julian Farino

Writers:

Charles Dickens (novel)
Sandy Welch (writer)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

3 January 1999 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

Love in a city where class governs all

Plot Keywords:

Love | Law | Gentleman | Orphan | Greed

Awards:

9 wins & 6 nominations

Cast

Keeley Hawes	...	Lizzie Hexam (4 episodes, 1998)
Steven Mackintosh	...	John Roakesmith / ... (4 episodes, 1998)
Paul McGann	...	Eugene Wrayburn (4 episodes, 1998)
Anna Friel	...	Bella Wilfer (2 episodes, 1998)

Runtime:

90 min (4 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:PG | New Zealand:M

Filming Locations:

Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales, UK

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: When Lizzie is adjusting Eugene's position on the boat, a hand can clearly be seen momentarily keeping the boat steady. It then lets go of the boat and can be seen in the water.

Quotes:

Charley Hexam: You will not bring me down!
Lizzie Hexam: Charley, how can you say these words?
Charley Hexam: You're a bad girl, and a false sister, and I've done with you. I've done with you forever!

Movie Connections:

Version of "Our Mutual Friend" (1976)

Soundtrack:

Begone Dull Care

One of the best period dramas.

This is a great adaptation. It is well cast and all the performances are excellent. I particularly liked the performances of David Morrissey as Bradley Hellstone and Stephen Mackintosh as John Rokesmith.

The script remains fairly faithful to the book, and the costumes and scenery give a very convincing Victorian look.