Becoming Jane
Synopsis
The film presents a fresh and surprising view of Jane's early years. Her romantic adventure with Tom inspired many of the male characters in her celebrated novels.
Details
- Year
- 2007
- Type of film
- Features
- Running time
- 120 mins
- Format
- 35mm
- Director
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Julian Jarrold
- Producer
- Nicole Finnan, Julia Blackman, Jeff Abberley, Tim Haslam
- Editor
- Emma E Hickox
- Screenwriter
- Sarah Williams, Kevin Hood
- Director of Photography
- Eigil Bryld
- Production Designer
- Eve Stewart
- Sound
- Mervyn Moore
- Composer
- Adrian Johnston
- Principal cast
- Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy, Julie Walters, James Cromwell, Maggie Smith
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Ecosse Films
Brigade House8 Parsons Green
London SW6 4TN
UK
T+44 (0)20 7371 0290
Sales Company
Hanway Films
24 Hanway StLondon W1T 1UH
UK
T+44 (0)20 7290 0750
www.hanwayfilms.com
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