The Girl(1996)
The Girl Synopsis
Adaptation of Catherine Cookson's novel. In mid-19th century Yorkshire, Hannah Boyle is left with the family of Matthew Thornton, the man her dying mother claims fathered her. Ill-treated by Thornton's bitter and vindictive wife Anne, who views Hannah only as evidence of her husband's infidelity, she is married off to the village butcher, whose waspish mother torments her further. But through her patience, intelligence and strength, she wins her freedom and the man she loves.
The Girl (1996) is a drama film directed by David Wheatley, released on February 16, 1996 with a runtime of 2h 36m. It stars Siobhan Flynn, Jonathan Cake, Mark Benton and Susan Jameson. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- David Wheatley
- Writers:
- Catherine Cookson
- Production:
- Festival Films
- Status:
- Released
The Girl Cast & Crew
Main cast
Siobhan Flynn
as Hannah Boyle
Jonathan Cake
as Ned Ridley
Mark Benton
as Fred Loam
Susan Jameson
as Mrs. Daisy Loam
Jill Baker
as Anne Thornton
Emily Hamilton
as Margaret Thornton
- Stuart Piper
Stuart Piper
as Young John
- David Whealy
David Whealy
as Pearman
Key crew
Directed by David Wheatley, written by Catherine Cookson.
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The Girl Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Girl – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Girl online?
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Who stars in The Girl?
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The main cast of The Girl (1996) includes Siobhan Flynn, Jonathan Cake, Mark Benton, Susan Jameson and Jill Baker. The film was directed by David Wheatley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Girl released?
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The Girl was released on February 16, 1996 and runs for 2h 36m.
Is The Girl worth watching?
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The Girl (1996) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.