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The Girl (1996)

Movie ★ 7.1 156 min

Drama

Adaptation of Catherine Cookson's novel. In mid-19th century Yorkshire, Hannah Boyle is left with the family of Matthew Thornton, the man her dying mother claims fathered her. Ill-treated by Thornton's bitter and vindictive wife Anne, who views Hannah only as evidence of her husband's infidelity, she is married off to the village butcher, whose waspish mother torments her further. But through her patience, intelligence and strength, she wins her freedom and the man she loves.

David Wheatley Director Catherine Cookson Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 16, 1996
Runtime
156 min
IMDb
tt0126321
Language
Studio
Festival Films

Cast

Siobhan Flynn Siobhan Flynn Hannah Boyle Jonathan Cake Jonathan Cake Ned Ridley Mark Benton Mark Benton Fred Loam Susan Jameson Susan Jameson Mrs. Daisy Loam Jill Baker Jill Baker Anne Thornton Emily Hamilton Emily Hamilton Margaret Thornton Stuart Piper Young John David Whealy Pearman

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Girl about?
Adaptation of Catherine Cookson's novel. In mid-19th century Yorkshire, Hannah Boyle is left with the family of Matthew Thornton, the man her dying mother claims fathered her. Ill-treated by Thornton's bitter and vindictive wife Anne, who views Hannah only as evidence of her husband's infidelity, she is married off to the village butcher, whose waspish mother torments her further. But through her patience, intelligence and strength, she wins her freedom and the man she loves.
Who directed The Girl?
The Girl was directed by David Wheatley.
Who stars in The Girl?
The Girl stars Siobhan Flynn, Jonathan Cake, Mark Benton, Susan Jameson.
When was The Girl released?
The Girl is a 1996 drama film.
Where can I watch The Girl?
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