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Persuasion

Movie·1995·Drama, Romance·1h 44m·7.2 (145)·Directed by Roger Michell

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In early 19th-century England, dire financial straits reacquaint the aristocratic Anne Elliot with her wealthy ex-fiance Frederick Wentworth. The two must choose between either putting the past behind them or listening to their hearts.

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Amanda RootAmanda RootAnne ElliottCiarán HindsCiarán HindsCaptain Frederick WentworthSusan FleetwoodSusan FleetwoodLady RussellCorin RedgraveCorin RedgraveSir Walter ElliotFiona ShawFiona ShawMrs. CroftJohn WoodvineJohn WoodvineAdmiral CroftPhoebe NichollsPhoebe NichollsElizabeth ElliotSamuel WestSamuel WestMr. Elliot

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