Becoming Jane

Jarrold, Julian. (Director). Broadbent, Graham. (Producer). Bernstein, Robert. (Producer). Rae, Douglas. (Producer). Williams, Sarah (Sarah B.) (Screenwriter). Hood, Kevin. (Screenwriter). Hathaway, Anne, 1982- (Actor). McAvoy, James, 1979- (Actor). Walters, Julie, 1950- (Actor). Cromwell, James. (Actor). Smith, Maggie, 1934- (Added Author). Maxwell Martin, Anna, 1978- (Actor). Cohu, Lucy, 1970- (Actor). Fox, Laurence. (Actor). Richardson, Ian, 1934-2007 (Actor). Anderson, Joe, 1982- (Actor). Bill, Leo. (Actor). McCrory, Helen. (Actor). Johnston, Adrian. (Composer). Miramax Films. (Added Author). HanWay (Firm) (Added Author). UK Film Council. (Added Author). Bord Scannán na hÉireann. (Added Author). 2 Entertain (Firm) (Added Author). BBC Films. (Added Author). Ecosse Films (Firm) (Added Author). Blueprint Pictures. (Added Author). Scion Films. (Added Author). Miramax Home Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Anne Hathaway (Jane Austen), James McAvoy (Tom Lefroy), Julie Walters (Mrs. Austen), James Cromwell (Reverend Austen), Maggie Smith (Lady Gresham), Anna Maxwell Martin (Cassandra Austen), Lucy Cohu (Eliza De Feuillide), Laurence Fox (Mr. Wisley), Ian Richardson (Judge Langlois), Joe Anderson (Henry Austen), Leo Bill (John Warren), and Helen McCrory (Mrs. Radcliffe). (Cast).

Summary:

The year is 1795 and Jane Austen is a feisty 20-year-old. The emerging writer already sees a world beyond class and commerce, pride and prejudice, and dreams of doing what was then nearly unthinkable--marrying for love. Her parents prefer a wealthy husband, to assure their daughter's future social standing, and are eyeing Mr. Wisley, nephew to the very rich and very formidable Lady Gresham, as a prospective match. But when Jane meets the roguish and decidedly non-aristocratic Tom Lefroy, sharp repartee leads to flying sparks. His intellect and arrogance raise her ire - then knock her head over heels. The couple, whose flirtation flies in the face of the sense and sensibility of the age, is faced with a terrible dilemma. If they attempt to marry, they will risk everything that matters - family, friends and fortune.

Record details

ISBN: 9780788876271
ISBN: 0788876279
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher: [London] : Scion Films ; [2008], ©2006.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Originally produced as a British motion picture in 2006. Special features: Deleted scenes (20 min.); Audio commentary [optional audio feature]; Discovering the real Jane Austen [featurette] (17 min.); "Becoming Jane" Pop-up facts & footnotes [interactive features]; Sneak peeks (16 min.).
Formatted Contents Note:	Becoming Jane -- Typical lawyer -- Prettiest sisters in England -- Country dance -- Cricket -- Literary advice -- Expensive lessons -- Suitor -- Visit to London -- Choices -- News from abroad -- Proposal -- Family obligation -- She has a family -- Old friend -- End credits.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Director of photography, Eigil Bryld ; editor, Emma E. Hickox ; music by Adrian Johnston ; production designer, Eve Stewart ; costume designer, Eimer ní Mhaoldomhnaigh ; hair and makeup designer, Veronica Brebner.
Participant or Performer Note:	Anne Hathaway (Jane Austen), James McAvoy (Tom Lefroy), Julie Walters (Mrs. Austen), James Cromwell (Reverend Austen), Maggie Smith (Lady Gresham), Anna Maxwell Martin (Cassandra Austen), Lucy Cohu (Eliza De Feuillide), Laurence Fox (Mr. Wisley), Ian Richardson (Judge Langlois), Joe Anderson (Henry Austen), Leo Bill (John Warren), and Helen McCrory (Mrs. Radcliffe).
Target Audience Note:	MPAA Rating: Rated PG for brief nudity and mild language.
System Details Note:	DVD; Region 1, NTSC; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround; widescreen presentation, aspect ratio 2.35:1, enhanced for 16x9 televisions.
Language Note:	In English or dubbed Spanish, with optional subtitles in English for the hearing impaired, French, or Spanish; closed-captioned.