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The Rainbow (1988)

TV Series ★ 3.8 180 min

Drama

Ursula Brangwen is the beautiful, naive daughter of a wealthy country squire, one of five children living in the Nottinghamshire mining heartland at the turn of the century. From wide-eyed sixteen-year-old to fully grown woman, the drama follows Ursula through the trials and tribulations of her burgeoning personal relationships in her quest to find fulfilment for her developing passionate and sensual nature. Adaptation of DH Lawrence's novel.

Stuart Burge Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 4, 1988
Runtime
180 min
IMDb
tt0095954
Language
English
Studio
BBC

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Cast

Imogen Stubbs Imogen Stubbs Ursula Brangwen Clare Holman Clare Holman Gudrun Brangwen Martin Wenner Martin Wenner Anton Skrebensky Colin Tarrant Will Brangwen Tom Bell Tom Bell Old Tom Brangwen Kate Buffery Kate Buffery Winifred Inger Suzy Roper Theresa Brangwen Emma Chambers Emma Chambers Margaret Sarah Crowden Sarah Crowden Catherine Phillips Jane Gurnett Jane Gurnett Anna Brangwen

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Rainbow about?
Ursula Brangwen is the beautiful, naive daughter of a wealthy country squire, one of five children living in the Nottinghamshire mining heartland at the turn of the century. From wide-eyed sixteen-year-old to fully grown woman, the drama follows Ursula through the trials and tribulations of her burgeoning personal relationships in her quest to find fulfilment for her developing passionate and sensual nature. Adaptation of DH Lawrence's novel.
Who created The Rainbow?
The Rainbow was created by Stuart Burge.
Who stars in The Rainbow?
The Rainbow stars Imogen Stubbs, Clare Holman, Martin Wenner, Colin Tarrant.
When was The Rainbow released?
The Rainbow is a 1988 drama series.
Where can I watch The Rainbow?
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