Lorna Doone (2000) (TV)

Director:

Mike Barker

Writers:

R.D. Blackmore (novel)
Adrian Hodges

Release Date:

11 March 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Tagline:

Passion,romance and epic adventure in a classic tale of rivalry and revenge

Plot:

Against a backdrop of political and religious upheaval, a farmer falls in love with the "queen" of the notorious Doone clan --a family that he has sworn vengeance on.

Plot Keywords:

Outlaw | Revenge | Historical Event | Soldier | Star Crossed Lovers

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

Martin Clunes	...	Jeremy Stickles
Richard Coyle	...	John Ridd
Aidan Gillen	...	Carver Doone
Amelia Warner	...	Lorna Doone
Anthony Calf	...	Tom Faggus
Barbara Flynn	...	Sarah Ridd
Martin Jarvis	...	Baron de Whichehalse
Michael Kitchen	...	Judge Jeffreys
Anton Lesser	...	Counsellor Doone
Jack Shepherd	...	Reuben Huckaback
Jesse Spencer	...	Marwood de Whichehalse
Peter Vaughan	...	Sir Ensor Doone
Neil Finnighan	...	Jack Ridd (as Neil Finnigan)
Jack Baverstock	...	Young John Ridd
Trevor Cooper	...	John Fry
Ruth Sheen	...	Betty Muxworthy
Katie Pitts-Drake	...	Young Lorna Doone
Oliver Chris	...	Charley Doone
Honeysuckle Weeks	...	Annie Ridd
Joanne Froggatt	...	Lizzie Ridd
Rebecca Callard	...	Ruth Huckaback
Helen Coker	...	Gwenny Fairfax
James McAvoy	...	Sergeant Bloxham
Trevor Peacock	...	Parson Bowden
John Paul Connolly	...	Angry Churchgoer
Simon Quarterman	...	Soldier at Sedgemoor
Pip Torrens	...	Colonel Kirke
Peter Pacey	...	Clerk of Court
Gregor Henderson-Begg	...	Belton
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Robert Addie	...	King James II (uncredited)
Sacha Bennett	...	Lorna's Servant (uncredited)
Don Powell	...	Dapple Rose (uncredited)
Seon Rogers	...	(uncredited)

Directed by
Mike Barker

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
R.D. Blackmore		novel
Adrian Hodges

Produced by
Delia Fine	....	executive producer
Alison Gee	....	line producer
Deirdre Keir	....	producer
Gareth Neame	....	executive producer
Jane Tranter	....	executive producer

Original Music by
John Lunn

Cinematography by
Chris Seager

Film Editing by
Guy Bensley

Casting by
Julia Duff

Production Design by
Sophie Becher

Art Direction by
Chris Lowe

Set Decoration by
Penny Crawford

Costume Design by
Nic Ede

Makeup Department
Jean Speak	....	hair designer
Jean Speak	....	makeup designer
Debbie Ross	....	makeup artist (uncredited)

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Phil Booth	....	second assistant director
Tim Lewis	....	first assistant director
Nick Powell	....	second unit director

Art Department
Giles Asbury	....	storyboard artist
Julia Castle	....	assistant art director
Dean Clegg	....	art department assistant
Martin Griffiths	....	daily dressing props
Tom Hannam	....	stand-by art director
Josh Jones	....	stand-by carpenter
Lloyd Vincent	....	stand-by prop
Howard Weaver	....	scenic artist

Sound Department
Philip Barnes	....	dialogue editor
Gary Desmond	....	production sound mixer
Dave Humphries	....	sound re-recording mixer
Alan Sallabank	....	sound re-recording mixer
Justin Wilkinson	....	boom operator

Special Effects by
Colin Gorry	....	special effects
Graham Hills	....	special effects technician

Visual Effects by
Alan Church	....	visual effects producer
Simon Giles	....	visual effects supervisor

Stunts
Rowley Irlam	....	stunt rider
Justin Pearson	....	stunt performer
Buster Reeves	....	stunts
Ian van Temperley	....	stunts
Len Woodcock	....	stunt performer

Camera and Electrical Department
Jon Beacham	....	second assistant camera
Steve Ellingworth	....	key grip
Jeremy Hiles	....	camera operator
Wayne Mansell	....	generator operator
Paul Worley	....	grip

Casting Department
Chuck Douglas	....	extras casting

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Mike Skorepa	....	costumer

Editorial Department
Mark Neale	....	first assistant editor

Other crew
Cherry Fiddaman	....	production accountant
Richard Fiddaman	....	assistant accountant
Jane Gibson	....	choreographer
Linda Gibson	....	script supervisor
Rob Grundy	....	supervising armorer
Carol Hodge	....	production executive
Deborah Morgan	....	production coordinator (as Deborah Hubbard)
Andreas Petrides	....	fight arranger

Production Companies

• A&E Television Networks
• British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Distributors

• A&E Television Networks (USA)

Also Known As:

Runtime:

180 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Brecon Beacons, Powys, Wales, UK

Company:

A&E Television Networks

Trivia:

Lorna Doone cookies were introduced in 1912 by Nabisco. According to John Barrows, former senior manager for marketing communications (1998) at Nabisco: "No record exists as to the exact motivation behind the selection of that name, but in those days [1912] shortbread biscuits were considered a product of Scottish heritage, and the Lorna Doone character was symbolic of Scotland."

Goofs:

Continuity: When John shows Uncle Rueben Huckaback the secret way through the rocks into Doone valley, it is pouring with rain and both are drenched. When John climbs through the rocks and enters the valley, not only has it stopped raining but his clothing and hair are completely dry.

Quotes:

Lorna Doone:For the first time in my life, I am truly happy. I am loved for who I am, not for selfish reasons.

Movie Connections:

Version of Lorna Doone (1911)

Soundtrack:

Haste to the Wedding

Enjoyable period adventure, good cast.

This is an enjoyable adaptation of the period novel set in late 17th century England. It is well cast with excellent performances from many of the lead actors. Martin Clunes as Captain Sickles steals many of the scenes and Amelia Warner makes a beautiful Lorna.

The action scenes are well done and fast paced, and the characterisations are very good.

As with many period pieces, what does let it down a little is the costuming, which owes more to Hollywood's idea of historical clothing than what was actually worn (although the soldiers uniforms are very good) and the fact that the Doone's clothing and hairstyles seem to owe more to Braveheart than history!!

Despite the clothing inaccuracies, over-all it is a very entertaining adaptation, well worth watching.