The Beggar Bride(1997)
How far will she go?
The Beggar Bride Synopsis
How far will she go for money? "Don't you see, Billy, people like them owe people like us." Young, beautiful and living on the breadline with a feckless husband and a sickly child, Angela Harper decides to take matters into her own hands in order to save her family from the poverty trap. She hits on the perfect plan after noticing a newspaper feature on the once divorced and once widowed lord, Sir Fabian Ormoerod. She will marry the man and then hit him for a massive divorce settlement. And so the stunning Ms Angela Harper, successful lingerie buyer with an alluring independent streak is born...
The Beggar Bride (1997) is a drama film directed by Diarmuid Lawrence, released on August 24, 1997 with a runtime of 2h 27m. It stars Keeley Hawes, Nicholas Jones, Joe Duttine and Richard Lintern. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Diarmuid Lawrence
- Writers:
- Lizzie Mickery
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
The Beggar Bride Cast & Crew
Main cast
Keeley Hawes
as Angela Harper
Nicholas Jones
as Sir Fabian Ormerod
Joe Duttine
as Billy Harper
Richard Lintern
as Callister
John Bowler
as Inspector Hayes
T.R. Bowen
as Jerry
Georgina Sutcliffe
as Laura
Key crew
Directed by Diarmuid Lawrence, written by Lizzie Mickery.
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The Beggar Bride Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Beggar Bride – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Beggar Bride?
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The main cast of The Beggar Bride (1997) includes Keeley Hawes, Nicholas Jones, Joe Duttine, Richard Lintern and John Bowler. The film was directed by Diarmuid Lawrence. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Beggar Bride released?
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The Beggar Bride was released on August 24, 1997 and runs for 2h 27m.
Is The Beggar Bride worth watching?
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The Beggar Bride (1997) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.