Solomon & Gaenor(1999)
Solomon and Gaenor
Their tragedy was to fall in love.
Solomon & Gaenor Synopsis
A young Jew in 1911 Wales tries to make his living by selling fabrics door to door, but to do so he must hide his nationality. On one of his sales he meets and falls in love with a demure young woman with a strong-willed father and a Jew-hating brother. The two fall in love and she becomes pregnant, but only then does she learn of his ethnic background. When anti-Jewish riots break out, the two are forced to flee and become separated.
Solomon & Gaenor (1999) is a drama and romance film directed by Paul Morrison, released on April 30, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Ioan Gruffudd, Nia Roberts, Sue Jones-Davies and William Thomas. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Morrison
- Writers:
- Paul Morrison, Clare Alan, Gruffudd Jones
- Producers:
- Sheryl Crown
- Cinematographer:
- Nina Kellgren
- Composer:
- Ilona Sekacz
- Production:
- Arts Council of England, September Films
- Revenue:
- $301,754
- Status:
- Released
Solomon & Gaenor (1999) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Solomon & Gaenor before you stream it.
Solomon & Gaenor Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ioan Gruffudd
as Solomon Levinsky
Nia Roberts
as Gaenor Rees
Sue Jones-Davies
as Gwen
William Thomas
as Idris Rees
Mark Lewis Jones
as Crad Rees
Maureen Lipman
as Rezl
David Horovitch
as Isaac
Steffan Rhodri
as Noah Jones
- Bethan Ellis Owen
Bethan Ellis Owen
as Bronwen
- Adam Jenkins
Adam Jenkins
as Thomas
Cyril Shaps
as Ephraim
- Daniel Kaye
Daniel Kaye
as Philip
Key crew
Directed by Paul Morrison, written by Paul Morrison, Clare Alan and Gruffudd Jones, produced by Sheryl Crown.
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Solomon & Gaenor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 19 ratings.
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Solomon & Gaenor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Solomon & Gaenor online?
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Solomon & Gaenor (1999) 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 Solomon & Gaenor?
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The main cast of Solomon & Gaenor (1999) includes Ioan Gruffudd, Nia Roberts, Sue Jones-Davies, William Thomas and Mark Lewis Jones. The film was directed by Paul Morrison. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Solomon & Gaenor released?
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Solomon & Gaenor was released on April 30, 1999 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Solomon & Gaenor worth watching?
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Solomon & Gaenor (1999) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Solomon & Gaenor?
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Yes. The official Solomon & Gaenor trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.