Daniel Deronda (2002) (TV)

User Rating:

7.6/10   

Director:

Tom Hooper

Writers:

Andrew Davies (writer)
George Eliot (novel)

Release Date:

24 November 2002 (UK)

Genre:

Drama | History | Romance

Plot:

Plot Keywords:

Jew | Bookstore | Necklace | Sephardic | Cigar

Awards:

4 wins & 4 nominations

Cast

Hugh Dancy	...	Daniel Deronda
Romola Garai	...	Gwendolen Harleth
Hugh Bonneville	...	Henleigh Grandcourt
Jodhi May	...	Mirah Lapidoth
Edward Fox	...	Sir Hugo Mallinger
Amanda Root	...	Mrs. Davilow
David Bamber	...	Lush
Greta Scacchi	...	Lydia Glasher
Barbara Hershey	...	Contessa Maria Alcharisi
Celia Imrie	...	Mrs. Meyrick
Jamie Bamber	...	Hans Meyrick
Allan Corduner	...	Herr Klesmer
Michael Attwell	...	Rev. Gascoigne
Jordan Frieda	...	Rex Gascoigne
Anna Steel	...	Catherine Arrowpoint

Runtime:

210 min (3 parts) | Finland:210 min (4 parts)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Argentina:Atp | Netherlands:AL

Filming Locations:

Avington Park, Winchester, Hampshire, England, UK

Company:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Trivia:

The novel is set at the same time as the U.S. Civil War, whereas the adaptation moves the action ahead ten years to 1874 - the year George Eliot actually began writing the novel.

Goofs:

Continuity: At Ezra Cohen's store, the baby's left shoe and sock disappear then reappear.

Movie Connections:

Version of Daniel Deronda (1921)

Soundtrack:

Cavatina (from The Marriage of Figaro)

Don't Judge "Deronda" Based on the First 15 Minutes

The first time 'round, when PBS initially offered up "Deronda", I watched the first 15 minutes or so and was so disgusted with Gwendolynn that I changed channels and didn't think twice. Second time 'round, based on reviews here at IMDB, I gave it a bit more time and I'm certainly glad that I did. "Deronda" is a powerfull, beautiful, bit of television. I'm a conservative by nature and, on a regular basis, I'm sickened by the politically correct preaching that's often pushed by PBS and Network television. Daniel Deronda like, say "Prime Suspect", is story-telling with a liberal slant that is both legitimate and thought-provoking. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, and the lush production. I'm surprised by the nit-picking about "wooden" acting: I found the acting excellent, particularly compared to the endless trash television that's pumped into the idiot box these days. perhaps this is trite, but "Deronda" actually inspired me, uplifted me and, at least as far as I'm concerned, that's one of the most significant hallmarks of great art. Don't miss it.