Lorna Doone

Overview

This British version of Lorna Doone is one of the more rewarding film adaptations of the venerable R. D. Blackmore novel. The plot remains as ever: Lorna Polly Walker, a feisty 17th century Scots lass, falls in love with a much-despised landowner Sean Bean. Lorna's father, a notorious brigand, foments a peasant rebellion against her lover. It turns out of course, that Lorna is actually a high-born heiress, kidnapped in infancy. Billie Whitelaw and Rachel Kempson costar in this ...
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Overview

This British version of Lorna Doone is one of the more rewarding film adaptations of the venerable R. D. Blackmore novel. The plot remains as ever: Lorna Polly Walker, a feisty 17th century Scots lass, falls in love with a much-despised landowner Sean Bean. Lorna's father, a notorious brigand, foments a peasant rebellion against her lover. It turns out of course, that Lorna is actually a high-born heiress, kidnapped in infancy. Billie Whitelaw and Rachel Kempson costar in this made-for-television costume epic.
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Special Features

Cast Filmographies; R.D. Blackmore Biography
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 3/29/2011
  • UPC: 054961853199
  • Original Release: 1990
  • Source: Acorn Media
  • Region Code: 1
  • Aspect Ratio: Pre-1954 Standard (1.33.1)
  • Sound: Dolby Digital Stereo
  • Time: 1:27:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 28,114

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Sean Bean Carver Doone
Rachel Kempson Lady Dugal
Polly Walker Lorna Doone
Billie Whitelaw Sarah Ridd
Miles Anderson Tom Faggus
Hugh Fraser James II
Jane Gurnett Annie Ridd
Kenneth Haigh Judge Jeffreys
Clive Owen John Ridd
Robert Stephens Sir Ensor Doone
Technical Credits
Andrew Grieve Director
Alan Horrox Producer
Matthew Jacobs Screenwriter
Julian Nott Score Composer
Antony Root Producer
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Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Lorna Doone
1. The Doones [8:43]
2. Lorna [11:50]
3. Hiding Place [9:54]
4. Looking for Lorna [8:52]
5. Rescue Mission [9:21]
6. They Are Here! [8:40]
7. Going Home [8:44]
8. Retribution [7:58]
9. Sir John Kidd [12:32]
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Menu

Disc #1 -- Lorna Doone
   Play Feature
   Scene Index
   R.D. Blackmore Biography
   Cast Filmographies
      Clive Owen
      Polly Walker
      Sean Bean
      Billie Whitelaw
   Subtitles: On/Off
      Subtitles: On
      Subtitles: Off
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