
Movie · romance, tv movie
Precious Bane
1989 · 2h
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What is it about? Precious Bane
In the early 19th century, a young woman with a harelip falls foul of her family's ambition and the superstitions of the local community, but meets a man who may see her differently.
Genres: romance, tv movie, drama.
Cast and crew Precious Bane
AllCreators
- Directed byChristopher Menaul
- ScreenplayMaggie Wadey
- Based on the novel byMary Webb
- MusicRachel Portman
- CinematographyColin Munn
- EditingDave King
Full cast and crew21 cast members, 10 crew
Cast:
- Janet McTeer · Prue Sarn
- Clive Owen · Gideon Sarn
- John Bowe · Kester Woodseaves
- Jim Carter · Sarn
- John McEnery · Wizard Beguildy
- Veronica Doran · Callard
- Jane Wood · Sam
- Emily Morgan · Jancis Beguildy
- Lynne Verrall · Beguildy
- Wendy Nottingham · Tivvy Sexton
- Jack Hudson · Sexton
- Catherine Terris · Sexton
- Roy Holder · Callard
- Colin Prockter · Ox-driver
- Susan Porrett · Ox-driver
- Milton Johns · Grimble
- John Forgeham · Huglet
- Susan Curnow · Felena
- Anthony Styles · Camperdine's Friend
- Margaret Jackman · woman
- Dave Roberts · Camperdine
Crew:
- Christopher Menaul · Director
- Maggie Wadey · Screenplay
- Mary Webb · Novel
- Rachel Portman · Original Music Composer
- Louis Marks · Producer
- Colin Munn · Director of Photography
- Dave King · Editor
- Christopher Robilliard · Production Design
- Michael Burdle · Costume Design
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Details Precious Bane

- First theatrical release
- January 2, 1989
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Original language
- English
- Studios
- GBH, BBC
Frequently asked questions
How long is Precious Bane?
2h (120 minutes).
Who’s in Precious Bane?
Janet McTeer, Clive Owen, John Bowe, Jim Carter, John McEnery, Veronica Doran, Jane Wood, Emily Morgan, Lynne Verrall, and Wendy Nottingham. Directed by Christopher Menaul.
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