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I Capture the Castle (2003)

R  113 min  -  Drama | Romance   -  9 May 2003 (UK)
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A love story set in 1930s England that follows 17-year-old Cassandra Mortmain, and the fortunes of her eccentric family, struggling to survive in a decaying English castle.

Director:

Tim Fywell

Writers:

Dodie Smith (novel), Heidi Thomas (screenplay)
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I Capture the Castle -- A love story set in 1930s England that follows 17-year-old Cassandra Mortmain, and the fortunes of her eccentric family, struggling to survive in a decaying English castle. I Capture the Castle -- A love story set in 1930s England that follows 17-year-old Cassandra Mortmain, and the fortunes of her eccentric family, struggling to survive in a decaying English castle.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Marc Blucas ...
Rose Byrne ...
Sinéad Cusack Sinéad Cusack ...
Mrs. Cotton (as Sinead Cusack)
Tara Fitzgerald ...
Topaz Mortmain
Romola Garai ...
Bill Nighy ...
Henry Thomas ...
David Bamber David Bamber ...
Vicar
Henry Cavill ...
James Faulkner James Faulkner ...
Aubrey Fox-Cotton
Sarah Woodward Sarah Woodward ...
Leda Fox-Cotton
Helena Little Helena Little ...
Mother
Florence Jones Florence Jones ...
Rose (aged 10)
Harrison Ward Harrison Ward ...
Joe Sowerbutts Joe Sowerbutts ...
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Storyline

The film follows 17-year-old Cassandra Mortmain, and the fortunes of her eccentric family, struggling to survive in a decaying English castle. Her father is desperate to repeat the spectacular success of his first novel, but hasn't written a word for 12 years; her exquisite sister Rose can only rail against their fate, and their Bohemian step-mother Topaz is a nudist and no help at all. Salvation comes in the form of their American landlord Simon Cotton and his brother Neil. Although initially repelled by Simon, Rose is determined to make him fall in love with her and succeeds. A wedding is arranged and Cassandra is left on the sidelines as everyone around her is drawn into a maelstrom of interconnected relationships. But events spiral out of control, and before the summer ends she will experience frustrated desire, first love, and a broken heart. Written by <l_wuisan@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Castle | Wedding | Nudist | Bohemian | First Love  | See more »

Taglines:

You can't choose who you fall in love with. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for brief nudity See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Aihmaloti kardia See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£138,142 (UK) (11 May 2003) (76 Screens)

Gross:

$5,403,151 (Worldwide) (7 November 2003) (except USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (Palm Springs International Film Festival)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

This movie is supposedly set in Suffolk; Henry Cavill later starred as the Duke of Suffolk in The Tudors. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: Rose sends Cassandra a bottle of what appears to be Penhaligon's Bluebell perfume for her 18th birthday. According to the Penhaligon's website, the Bluebell perfume was first manufactured in 1978, whereas the film takes place around the early 1940s. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Cassandra: I write this sitting in the kitchen sink.
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Connections

References "Pride and Prejudice" (1995) See more »