Silas Marner (1985)

Name: Silas Marner
Director: Giles Foster
Genre: Drama
Released: 1985-12-30
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: Ben Kingsley, Jenny Agutter, Patrick Ryecart, Freddie Jones

Drama

Director: Giles Foster

Cast: Ben Kingsley, Jenny Agutter, Patrick Ryecart, Freddie Jones

Runtime90 min

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Adaption of George Eliot's novel. When a respectable weaver is wrongfully accused of theft, he becomes a virtual hermit until his own fortune is stolen and an orphaned child is found on his doorstep.

Critical Reception & Ratings

Silas Marner (1985) is a critically acclaimed adaptation of George Eliot's classic novel, directed by Giles Foster. The film received positive reviews from critics for its faithful retelling of the story and strong performances. While major awards recognition is not reported, the film has a solid 7.5/10 rating on IMDb, indicating general audience approval.

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Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe is the third novel by English author George Eliot, pen name of Mary Ann Evans. It was published on 2 April 1861. An outwardly simple tale of a linen weaver, the novel is notable for its strong realism and its sophisticated treatment of a variety of issues ranging from religion to industrialisation to community.