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Sense and Sensibility

  • TV Mini Series
  • 19811981
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 2h 54m
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6.7/10
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Tracey Childs, Bosco Hogan, and Irene Richard in Sense and Sensibility (1981)
Sense And Sensibility (German Trailer)
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Two sisters of opposing temperaments find love and some heartbreak in Jane Austen's 18th century classic.Two sisters of opposing temperaments find love and some heartbreak in Jane Austen's 18th century classic.Two sisters of opposing temperaments find love and some heartbreak in Jane Austen's 18th century classic.
IMDb RATING
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  • Stars
    • Irene Richard
    • Tracey Childs
    • Annie Leon
  • Stars
    • Irene Richard
    • Tracey Childs
    • Annie Leon
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    • 27User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Diana Fairfax and Irene Richard in Sense and Sensibility (1981)
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    Amanda Boxer and Peter Gale in Sense and Sensibility (1981)
    Tracey Childs and Irene Richard in Sense and Sensibility (1981)
    Tracey Childs and Bosco Hogan in Sense and Sensibility (1981)
    Tracey Childs and Irene Richard in Sense and Sensibility (1981)
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    Irene Richard
    Irene Richard
    • Elinor Dashwood
    Tracey Childs
    Tracey Childs
    • Marianne Dashwood
    Annie Leon
    Annie Leon
    • Mrs. Jennings
    Robert Swann
    • Colonel Brandon
    Donald Douglas
    Donald Douglas
    • Sir John Middleton
    Marjorie Bland
    • Lady Middleton
    Bosco Hogan
    Bosco Hogan
    • Edward Ferrars
    Peter Woodward
    Peter Woodward
    • John Willoughby
    John Owens
    John Owens
    • Tom
    Gina Rowe
    • Susan
    Diana Fairfax
    Diana Fairfax
    • Mrs. Dashwood
    Peter Gale
    Peter Gale
    • John Dashwood
    Amanda Boxer
    Amanda Boxer
    • Fanny Dashwood
    Julia Chambers
    Julia Chambers
    • Lucy Steele
    Elizabeth Benson
    • Mrs. Wallis
    Philip Bowen
    • Robert Ferrars
    Pippa Sparkes
    • Ann Steele
    Hetty Baynes
    Hetty Baynes
    • Charlotte Palmer
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    • Trivia
      Unlike the 1995 Ang Lee version, the producers deliberately cast actors closer to the ages of the characters in the novel.
    • Goofs
      The fine mesh diffusing filter is very clearly visible in many exterior and interior scenes.
    • Quotes

      Marianne Dashwood: Elinor, where are your feelings?

      Elinor Dashwood: I govern them.

    • Connections
      Referenced in What's Up Doc?: Episode #2.21 (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Piano Sonatina in G Major: II. Rondo - Allegro
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    User reviews27

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    Fine male performances as well
    I have to disagree that the male performances were bland. Bosco Hogan did a very good job as the self-effacing Edward, and Douglas' portrayal of Sir John Middleton was so lively that as far as the interpretation of this character is concerned, the later S&S actor seems to have borrowed heavily from prior precedent. And Peter Woodward makes a dashing Willoughby, every bit as convincing as the more recent Willoughby. Woodward's voice and elocution are fantastic, and he sings remarkably well. I also enjoyed Marianne's performance in particular. In many ways, this adaptation is more faithful to the novel. The only flaw is that it begins in medias res rather than at the beginning, and it begins with a strangely stilted introduction, but that can be overlooked due to the brilliant performances, which improve with every minute of the film.
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    • Release date
      • February 1, 1981 (United Kingdom)
      • United Kingdom
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Babington House, Babington, Somerset, England, UK
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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    • 2 hours 54 minutes
      • Color
      • Mono

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