Lorna Doone (2001)
Lorna Doone is a 2001 drama movie directed by Mike Barker, with a running time of 3h. It stars Amelia Warner, Richard Coyle and Aidan Gillen.
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...
Quick answers
What is Lorna Doone about?
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...
When was Lorna Doone released?
Lorna Doone was released on 11 March 2001.
How long is Lorna Doone?
Lorna Doone runs 3h.
Who made Lorna Doone?
Lorna Doone was directed by Mike Barker.
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
- Martin Clunes as Jeremy Stickles
- Rebecca Callard as Ruth Huckaback