Emma Movie Review 1997

British TV adaptation of the Jane Austen novel featuring young, matchmaking Emma (Beckinsale) wrecking havoc amongst her friends and neighbors with her would-be romantic alliances. Screenplay is truer to the book, with slightly less likable personalities than the 1996 big-screen version. Excellent cast, and beautiful locations and costumes make this one worth seeing. A&E Network offered "Emma" after the overwhelming success of their miniseries "Pride and Prejudice," also adapted from Austen.

Distribution

The VideoFinders Collection, National Fulfillment Center, PO Box 27054, Glendale, CA 91225-7054, Toll-free: 800-799-1199, Fax: (818)637-5276

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 107 minutes.
Originally from British.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Romantic Drama, Books to Film: Jane Austen, Period Piece: 19th Century, Great Britain, Female Bonding, Family Ties, Wedding Bells, Otherwise Engaged

Screenplay

Andrew Davis

Cast

Kate Beckinsale, Mark Strong, Samantha Bond, Prunella Scales, Bernard Hepton, Raymond Coulthard, Dominic Rowan, James Hazeldine, Samantha Morton, Lucy Robinson, Olivia Williams

Director

Diarmuid Lawrence

Producer

Sue Birtwistle, A&E (Arts & Entertainment) Network, Meridian Broadcasting, Chestermead Ltd.