Lorna Doone (2001)

  • NR
  • 03/11/2001 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 3h

Passion, romance and epic adventure in a classic tale of rivalry and revenge

Overview

The year is 1675. England is threatened by religious and political rivalries. King Charles II's Catholic brother, James, is next in line for the throne, but many Protestants put their faith in Charles' illegitimate son, The Duke of Monmouth. On the king's death, conflict is inevitable... Over seven days journey from London, Exmoor is a primitive and lawless area. Here, farmer Jack Ridd lives with his wife Sarah, son John, and two daughters. The only shadow over their simple life is cast by the notorious outlaw family the Doones. The aristocratic Doones were banished from their ancestral lands and now live through looting, theft, and murder. Their brutality is legendary...

R.D. Blackmore

Novel

Adrian Hodges

Writer

Mike Barker

Director

Cast

Amelia Warner's headshot

Amelia Warner

Lorna Doone
Richard Coyle's headshot

Richard Coyle

John Ridd
Aidan Gillen's headshot

Aidan Gillen

Carver Doone
Peter Vaughan's headshot

Peter Vaughan

Sir Ensor Doone
Ruth Sheen's headshot

Ruth Sheen

Betty Muxworthy
Barbara Flynn's headshot

Barbara Flynn

Sarah Ridd
Anton Lesser's headshot

Anton Lesser

Counsellor Doone
Honeysuckle Weeks's headshot

Honeysuckle Weeks

Annie Ridd

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