Firelight(1998)
Passion has no limits.
Firelight Synopsis
In 1838, lovely governess Elisabeth Laurier agrees to bear a child of an anonymous English landowner, and he will in return pay her father's debt. At birth, she, as agreed, gives up the child. Seven years later, she is hired as governess to a girl on a remote Sussex estate. The girl's father, Charles Godwin, turns out to be that anonymous landowner. So Elisabeth has to be her own daughter's governess, and she can't reveal the secret of her tie with little Louisa.
Firelight (1998) is a romance and drama film directed by William Nicholson, released on May 27, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Sophie Marceau, Stephen Dillane, Dominique Belcourt and Kevin Anderson. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 76 ratings.
- Director:
- William Nicholson
- Writers:
- William Nicholson
- Producers:
- Brian Eastman
- Cinematographer:
- Nic Morris
- Composer:
- Christopher Gunning
- Production:
- Wind Dancer Productions, Hollywood Pictures, Carnival Films, Miramax
- Revenue:
- $785,482
- Status:
- Released
Firelight (1998) Trailer
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Firelight Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sophie Marceau
as Elisabeth Laurier
Stephen Dillane
as Charles Godwin
Dominique Belcourt
as Louisa Godwin
Kevin Anderson
as John Taylor
Joss Ackland
as Lord Clare
Lia Williams
as Constance
Sally Dexter
as Molly Holland
Emma Amos
as Ellen
Maggie McCarthy
as Mrs. Jago
Wolf Kahler
as Sussman
Annabel Giles
as Amy Godwin
John Flanagan
as Robert Ames
Key crew
Directed by William Nicholson, written by William Nicholson, produced by Brian Eastman.
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Firelight Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 76 ratings.
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Firelight – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Firelight online?
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Firelight (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Firelight?
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The main cast of Firelight (1998) includes Sophie Marceau, Stephen Dillane, Dominique Belcourt, Kevin Anderson and Joss Ackland. The film was directed by William Nicholson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Firelight released?
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Firelight was released on May 27, 1998 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Firelight worth watching?
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Firelight (1998) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 76 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Firelight?
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Yes. The official Firelight trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.