| Description |
2 videodiscs (201 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; 4:3 full screen; Dolby digital stereo. |
| Performer |
Sean Bean, Saskia Wickham, Hermione Norris, Sean Pertwee. |
| Credits |
Produced by Kevin Loader; directed by Robert Bierman; screenplay by David Nokes; based on the novel by Samuel Richardson. |
| Event |
Videodisc release of a Masterpiece Theatre television broadcast in 1991. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated; recommended for mature audences. |
| Summary |
Based on the 18th century novel by Samuel Richardson, this is the original tale of fatal attraction and dangerous liasons. A wealthy young heiress, famed for her virtue, is sought by a man wishing to seduce and destroy her reputation. For the first time in his life he becomes genuinely infatuated with his prey, and sows the seeds of his own fate. |
| Note |
Features include outtakes, screen tests, Samuel Richardson profile, program notes, photo gallery, and cast filmographies. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Subject |
Young women -- Crimes against -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Conflict of generations -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Kidnapping victims -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Rape victims -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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England -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Added Author |
Bean, Sean.
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Wickham, Saskia, 1967-
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Norris, Hermione.
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Pertwee, Sean.
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Richardson, Samuel, 1689-1761.
Clarissa.
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Acorn Media (Firm)
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British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service.
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WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
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BBC Video (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Masterpiece theatre (Television program)
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| ISBN |
1569387885 |
| Standard No. |
054961788590 |
| Music No. |
AMP-7885 Acorn Media |
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