Anne of Green Gables(1985)
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Anne of Green Gables Synopsis
Anne Shirley, an orphan, is fostered by farmer Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla, who were expecting a boy to be sent them to help with their farm work. They accept Anne, who quickly endears herself to them and to the local villagers.
Anne of Green Gables (1985) is a family and drama film directed by Kevin Sullivan, released on December 1, 1985 with a runtime of 3h 15m. It stars Megan Follows, Colleen Dewhurst, Richard Farnsworth and Patricia Hamilton. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 262 ratings.
- Director:
- Kevin Sullivan
- Writers:
- Kevin Sullivan, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Joe Wiesenfeld
- Producers:
- Kevin Sullivan, Ian McDougall
- Cinematographer:
- Rene Ohashi
- Composer:
- Hagood Hardy
- Production:
- Sullivan Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Anne of Green Gables (1985) Trailer
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Anne of Green Gables Cast & Crew
Main cast
Megan Follows
as Anne Shirley
Colleen Dewhurst
as Marilla Cuthbert
Richard Farnsworth
as Matthew Cuthbert
Patricia Hamilton
as Rachel Lynde
Marilyn Lightstone
as Miss Muriel Stacey
Schuyler Grant
as Diana Barry
Jonathan Crombie
as Gilbert Blythe
- Charmion King
Charmion King
as Aunt Josephine
Jackie Burroughs
as Mrs. Amelia Evans
- Rosemary Radcliffe
Rosemary Radcliffe
as Mrs. Elizabeth Barry
Joachim Hansen
as John Sadler
Christiane Krüger
as Mrs. Allan
Key crew
Directed by Kevin Sullivan, written by Kevin Sullivan, Lucy Maud Montgomery and Joe Wiesenfeld, produced by Kevin Sullivan and Ian McDougall.
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Anne of Green Gables Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 262 ratings.
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Anne of Green Gables – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Anne of Green Gables?
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The main cast of Anne of Green Gables (1985) includes Megan Follows, Colleen Dewhurst, Richard Farnsworth, Patricia Hamilton and Marilyn Lightstone. The film was directed by Kevin Sullivan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Anne of Green Gables released?
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Anne of Green Gables was released on December 1, 1985 and runs for 3h 15m.
Is Anne of Green Gables worth watching?
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Anne of Green Gables (1985) holds an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 262 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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