Lorna Doone is a UK VHS release by Thames Video and Arena Home Entertainment on 1995. It got re-released by Cinema Club on 6th May 2002.
Description[]
Lorna Doone, an epic romance and one of the classic love stories in English Literature, is available on video for the first time. This 87 minute classic movie features a strong cast including Polly Walker, Sean Bean, Clive Owen and Billie Whitelaw.
Based on R.D. Blackmore's novel, this vivid production tells of John Ridd (Clive Owen), a young West Country yeoman during the lawless times of King Charles II.
Ridd's father has been killed by the Doones, a clan of aristocratic but murderous outlaws who inhabit a neighbouring valley. John's search for vengeance is complicated by his love for Lorna (Polly Walker)), a daughter of the Doone clan. Their passionate love for one another drives the story towards a thrilling and romantic climax.
Behind the romance and the adventure lie the richer themes of revenge and forgiveness.
Through his love for Lorna, John is able tto heal the scars left by the Doone's callous killing of his father.
Cast[]
- John Ridd - Clive Owen
- Carver Doone - Sean Bean
- Lorna Doone - Polly Walker
- Sarah Ridd - Billie Whitelaw
- Tom Faggus - Miles Anderson
- Judge Jeffreys - Kenneth Haigh
- Annie Ridd - Jane Gurnett
- Sir Ensor Doone - Robert Stephens
- Ensie Doone - Euan Grant Maclachlan
- John Ridd's Father - Michael Mackenzie
- Young John - Andrew Ferguson
- Young Lorna - Claire Madden
- Neighbour - Paul Young
- Priest - Martin Heller
- Lady Dugal - Rachel Kempson
- King James II - Hugh Fraser
Credits[]
Opening (Original 1995 release)[]
- Warning screen
- Arena Home Entertainment logo
- Thames Video logo (1991-1998)
- Start of Lorna Doone
Closing (Original 1995 release)[]
Opening (2002 Re-Release)[]
Closing (2002 Re-Release)[]
Gallery[]
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