Anchoress(1993)
Ecstasy and orthodoxy in the 14th century!
Anchoress Synopsis
A 14th-century peasant becomes transfixed by a statue of the Virgin Mary, and petitions to be walled into a cell attached to the church as a religious hermit.
Anchoress (1993) is a drama and horror film directed by Chris Newby, released on September 10, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Natalie Morse, Gene Bervoets, Toyah Willcox and Pete Postlethwaite. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Newby
- Writers:
- Judith Stanley-Smith, Christine Watkins
- Producers:
- Paul Breuls, Ben Gibson
- Cinematographer:
- Michel Baudour
- Production:
- BFI, Corsan, Upstate Films, Channel 4 Television, BRTN
- Status:
- Released
Anchoress (1993) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Anchoress before you stream it.
Anchoress Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Natalie Morse
Natalie Morse
as Christine Carpenter
Gene Bervoets
as Reeve
Toyah Willcox
as Pauline Carpenter
Pete Postlethwaite
as William Carpenter
Christopher Eccleston
as Priest
Michaël Pas
as Drover
Julie T. Wallace
as Bertha
Annette Badland
as Mary
- Brenda Bertin
Brenda Bertin
as Meg Carpenter
Veronica Quilligan
as Daisy
- Ann Way
Ann Way
as Alice
François Beukelaers
as Bishop
Key crew
Directed by Chris Newby, written by Judith Stanley-Smith and Christine Watkins, produced by Paul Breuls and Ben Gibson.
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Anchoress Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 16 ratings.
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Anchoress – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Anchoress online?
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Anchoress (1993) is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Anchoress?
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The main cast of Anchoress (1993) includes Natalie Morse, Gene Bervoets, Toyah Willcox, Pete Postlethwaite and Christopher Eccleston. The film was directed by Chris Newby. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Anchoress released?
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Anchoress was released on September 10, 1993 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Anchoress worth watching?
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Anchoress (1993) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Anchoress?
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Yes. The official Anchoress trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.