Lorna Doone
Passion, romance and epic adventure in a classic tale of rivalry and revenge
2001 · 3h · N/A Drama, Romance
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...
Director and cast
- Amelia Warner as Lorna Doone
- Richard Coyle as John Ridd
- Aidan Gillen as Carver Doone
- Peter Vaughan as Sir Ensor Doone
- Ruth Sheen as Betty Muxworthy
- Barbara Flynn as Sarah Ridd
- Anton Lesser as Counsellor Doone
- Honeysuckle Weeks as Annie Ridd
- Joanne Froggatt as Lizzie Ridd
- Jack Shepherd as Reuben Huckaback
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