Pride and Prejudice

1995

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Pride and Prejudice

8.8 | TV-14 | en | Drama

Set in England in the early 19th century, Pride and Prejudice tells the story of Mr and Mrs Bennet's five unmarried daughters after the rich and eligible Mr Bingley and his status-conscious friend, Mr Darcy, have moved into their neighbourhood. While Bingley takes an immediate liking to the eldest Bennet daughter, Jane, Darcy has difficulty adapting to local society and repeatedly clashes with the second-eldest Bennet daughter, Elizabeth.

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EP1 Episode 1

Sep. 24,1995

The Bennets have five daughters, all without dowries, so they have limited chances of marrying. Then the rich Charles Bingley arrives in the district and takes a keen interest in Jane Bennet. At Bingley's house, Jane's sharp-tongued sister Elizabeth sees more of his friend, Fitzwilliam Darcy - but she finds him too arrogant for her.

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EP2 Episode 2

Oct. 01,1995

A visit from the Bennets' cousin, Mr Collins, throws the family into disarray, while Elizabeth's acquaintance with Wickham solidifies her distrust and dislike of Darcy.

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A visit from the Bennets' cousin, Mr Collins, throws the family into disarray, while Elizabeth's acquaintance with Wickham solidifies her distrust and dislike of Darcy.

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EP3 Episode 3

Oct. 08,1995

Bingley and his household return to London suddenly, leaving Jane to suppose he does not care about her after all. Lizzie discovers who was behind the separation and receives another surprising offer.

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EP4 Episode 4

Oct. 15,1995

Darcy defends himself against Elizabeth's accusations, and later they meet at his house, Pemberley. While there, Elizabeth makes an astonishing discovery about Darcy which changes her feelings about him.

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EP5 Episode 5

Oct. 22,1995

Elizabeth meets Darcy's younger sister, Georgiana. Then news comes that Lydia has eloped with Wickham, and the Bennets fear she is lost. Darcy decides to help Lydia - but without telling the Bennet family or Elizabeth.

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EP6 Episode 6

Oct. 29,1995

Mrs Bennet is delighted to have one of her daughters married at last. Elizabeth sees Wickham in his true colours when she meets him again after his elopement. There is great excitement in the neighbourhood when Bingley returns to Netherfield, bringing Darcy with him.

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8.8 | TV-14 | en | Drama | More Info

Released: 1995-09-24 | Released Producted By: BBC , Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b009016x

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Genre

Drama

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Cast

Jennifer Ehle , Colin Firth , Susannah Harker , Crispin Bonham-Carter , Benjamin Whitrow , Alison Steadman

Director

John Collins

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Crew

Jennifer Ehle

as Elizabeth Bennet

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Colin Firth

as Mr. Darcy

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Susannah Harker

as Jane Bennet

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Crispin Bonham-Carter

as Charles Bingley

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Benjamin Whitrow

as Mr. Bennet

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Alison Steadman

as Mrs. Bennet

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John Collins

Art Direction

Mark Kebby

Art Direction

Gerry Scott

Production Design

Marjorie Pratt

Set Dresser

John Kenway

Director of Photography

Dinah Collin

Costume Designer

Caroline Noble

Hair Designer

Caroline Noble

Makeup Designer

Jane Gibson

Choreographer

Pip Short

First Assistant Director

Amanda Neal

First Assistant Director

Melanie Panario

Second Assistant Director

Simon Langton

Series Director

Peter Coulson

Editor

Julie Scott

Associate Producer

Michael Wearing

Executive Producer

Delia Fine

Executive Producer

Sue Birtwistle

Producer

Gerry Scott

Production Designer

Carl Davis

Original Music Composer

Pride and Prejudice Audience Reviews

Dorathen Better Late Then Never

Neive Bellamy Excellent and certainly provocative... If nothing else, the film is a real conversation starter.

Married Baby Just intense enough to provide a much-needed diversion, just lightweight enough to make you forget about it soon after it’s over. It’s not exactly “good,” per se, but it does what it sets out to do in terms of putting us on edge, which makes it … successful?

Cheryl A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

JLRVancouver Lengthy (5½ hours) but outstanding adaptation of Jane Austen's classic 1813 novel about romance in Regency England. Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle are outstanding as Mr. F. Darcy and Miss E. Bennet respectively, the central 'pair', as are the actresses playing the other four Bennet sisters and the actors playing Mr. Bennet and Darcy's compatriots Messrs. Bingle and Wickham. The other principal character, Elizabeth's mother Mrs. Bennet (Alison Steadman) was (IMO) a bit shrill and hyper-reactive, providing much of the straight-out comic relief but unfavourably contrasting with more 'dignified', measured delivery of the of the other adult characters. The film differs considerably from the 1940 Laurence Olivier/Greer Garson version: the entire story is told, the costumes are true to the period, the clergyman 'Mr. Collins' is much more obsequious and foolish (mocking religion was frowned on by the American Hays Code) and, most noticeably, the final confrontation between the viciously class-conscious Lady Catherine de Bourgh and Elizabeth Bennet is truer to the book. Presumably 'Hollywood' wanted to wrap up the story with every one smiling, as the 1940 version has a domineering but understanding Lady Catherine ultimately approving of Elizabeth's decision, rather a haughty, condescending women insulting Elizabeth and her family, and leaving the scene in indignant fury. All in all, the miniseries is an excellent rendition of one of the world's most popular novels and a production that set the bar for subsequent costume dramas.

mayoman Never having read Austen before, I completely fell in love with this A&E mini series and, although I am a senior citizen, with Colin Firth who is wonderful as the Prideful Mr. Darcy. Jennifer Ehle is equally good as the charming but prejudiced Lizzy. I also enjoyed Benjamin Whitrow as the father of "the five silliest girls in England" and Alison Steadman's hilarious rendition of Mrs. Bennett. I immediately bought the tapes and have watched them over and over.I recommend this mini series to everyone. It far exceeds the films made of Austen's works. Emma (and Gywnneth Paltrow) pales in comparison with this A&E mini series.I, too, enjoyed Bridget Jones Diary all the more because of Colin Firth's Mark DARCY.

ber-03262 I LOVE this interpretation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. At first I didn't really like the actors but after a few minutes I fell in love with them, especially Mr. Darcy. I think Collin Firth did an amazing job of playing a proud and conflicted Mr. Darcy and made me feel all the emotions that Elizabeth did. I hated him even though he was good looking and rich but then I grew to love him; just wish they would have expanded the ending to more than a tiny first kiss. Jennifer Ehle did a great job of playing a beautiful but not "extraordinary" beauty although sadly I think she was way prettier than the actress that played Jane Bennet. Hated the mother and Lydia but I guess that was the point right? Overall I loved the film and would watch over and over again.

Ben Davis *Note: I have not read the book* This adaptation quite surprised me. I have come to expect very little from TV movies, so just about everything about this one was surprising. The acting was quite impressive. Everyone gave very convincing and entertaining performances. The production and costumes were of very, very nice quality, especially for a TV movie, and it pleased me to see that A&E put a lot of effort into it. Elizabeth Bennet is the highlight of this film. Her character was strong, intelligent, interesting, and was what kept me watching throughout all 5 hours. I didn't have any problems with this film, except one. That being the length. It is simply too long. Jane Austen diehards might disagree with me, but I believe it was too long. Other than that fantastic film. It's just as good as Ang Lee's Sense and Sensibility.