When a respectable weaver is wrongfully accused of theft, he becomes a virtual hermit until his own fortune is stolen and an orphaned child is found on his doorstep.
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| Ben Kingsley | ... | Silas Marner | |
| Jenny Agutter | ... | Nancy Lammeter | |
| Patrick Ryecart | ... | Godfrey Cass | |
| Freddie Jones | ... | Squire Cass | |
| Jonathan Coy | ... | Dunstan Cass | |
| Patsy Kensit | ... | Eppie | |
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Elizabeth Hoyle | ... | Baby Eppie |
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Melinda Whiting | ... | Little Eppie |
| Angela Pleasence | ... | Molly | |
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Rosemary Martin | ... | Dolly Winthrop |
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Robert Putt | ... | Ben Winthrop |
| Jim Broadbent | ... | Jem Rodney | |
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Tony Caunter | ... | Mr. Snell |
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Michael Bilton | ... | Mr. Macey |
| Nick Brimble | ... | Bob Dowlas | |
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In 19th-century England, a misanthropic weaver named Silas Marner hoards his gold. But his life changes when his gold is stolen, and then a baby girl wanders into his life. He raises little Eppie, but her real father is not far away. Written by Kathy Li
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30 December 1985 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
Silas Marner See more »Filming Locations:
Cotswolds, Oxfordshire, England, UKCompany Credits
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This film has different endings: close up of Marner gazing in awe at the sky of his future (broadcast version) and a close up of Marner weeping (video). See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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This is the uplifting story of Silas Marner, a 19th century English working man, who seems to be greatly wronged repeatedly by people in his community. As an eligible young man, a rival framed him out of greed as well as envy, leaving Marner wrongly accused of theft, upon which he relocates in a different village.
For some 15 years, Marner lives like a hermit, hording the money he earns as a weaver. Said to be "in with the wicked one", possessing strange magic, town folk avoid contact with the mysterious man. Ben Kingsley is perfectly cast as the reclusive Marner.
Suddenly, in short succession, two events change the life of Master Marner forever, even restoring his faith in a Supreme Being and the good in his fellow man. Without revealing the surprises held by this wonderful story, I can highly recommend this film to viewers of teen age and above. Not just another tear jerker, but a strong social statement as well. An excellent film.