A governess agrees to bear a child to help her father.
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Awards:
- 2 wins & 2 nominations.
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Cast
| Sophie Marceau | ... |
Elisabeth Laurier
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| Stephen Dillane | ... |
Charles Godwin
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| Dominique Belcourt | ... |
Louisa Godwin
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| Kevin Anderson | ... |
John Taylor
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| Lia Williams | ... |
Constance
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| Joss Ackland | ... |
Lord Clare
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Sally Dexter | ... |
Molly Holland
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| Emma Amos | ... |
Ellen
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| Maggie McCarthy | ... |
Mrs. Jago
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| Wolf Kahler | ... |
Sussman
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| Annabel Giles | ... |
Amy Godwin
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John Flanagan | ... |
Robert Ames
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Valerie Minifie | ... |
Hannah
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Diana Payan | ... |
Mrs. Maidment
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John Hodgkinson | ... |
Carlo
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Anthony Dutton | ... |
Dodds
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| Hugh Walters | ... |
Dr. Geddes
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Peter Needham | ... |
Rector
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| Melissa Knatchbull | ... |
Mrs. Hurst
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Frank Rozelaar-Green | ... |
Dancemaster
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Trevor St. John Hacker | ... |
Fashionable Guest
(as Trevor St. John-Hacker)
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Katharine Levy | ... |
French Maid
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Valerie Sarruf | ... |
French Patronne
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Mark Chapman | ... |
Servant Jake
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Ian Crowe | ... |
Thomas
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Harry Jones | ... |
William
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| Tom Fisher | ... |
Davey (uncredited)
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Mark Joslin | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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| Guy Standeven | ... |
Elderly Waiter (uncredited)
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Directed by
| William Nicholson | ||
Written by
| William Nicholson | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Susan Cartsonis | ... | co-executive producer |
| Brian Eastman | ... | producer |
| Carmen Finestra | ... | executive producer |
| Rick Leed | ... | executive producer |
| Lauren Lloyd | ... | studio executive |
| David McFadzean | ... | executive producer |
| Ted Morley | ... | associate producer |
| Matt Williams | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Christopher Gunning | ||
Cinematography by
| Nic Morris | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Chris Wimble | ||
Editorial Department
| Mike Fraser | ... | negative cutter |
| David Hamme | ... | colorist |
| Tony Tromp | ... | assistant editor |
| Jeremy Wimble | ... | second assistant editor |
| Daryl Jordan | ... | first assistant editor: lightworks (uncredited) |
Casting By
| John Hubbard | ||
| Ros Hubbard | ||
Production Design by
| Rob Harris | ||
Art Direction by
| Peter Wenham | ||
Set Decoration by
| Caroline Smith | ||
Costume Design by
| Andrea Galer | ||
Makeup Department
| Suzan Broad | ... | hair styles supervisor / makeup supervisor |
| Françoise Cresson | ... | hair stylist (as Francoise Cresson) / makeup artist (as Francoise Cresson) |
| Fernando Mendes | ... | hairdresser: Miss Marceau |
| Lisa Pickering | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jean-Philippe Blime | ... | unit manager: France (as Jean-Phillippe Blime) |
| Miguel Ángel Poveda | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Connie Boylan | ... | third assistant director |
| Edward Brett | ... | first assistant director |
| Adam Goodman | ... | second assistant director |
| Adam Green | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Charmian Adams | ... | stand-by art director |
| Robert Allen | ... | construction stand-by (as Rob Allen) |
| Barry Arnold | ... | props |
| John Bohan | ... | construction |
| Nicky Chandler | ... | art department runner |
| Frank Cullen | ... | props |
| Judy Ducker | ... | buyer |
| Paul Duff | ... | construction stand-by |
| Michael Finlay | ... | construction stand-by |
| Larne Hampson | ... | props |
| Peter Hawkins | ... | construction |
| Mickey Lennon | ... | property master (as Micky Lennon) |
| Grahame Ménage | ... | scenic artist |
| Brian Neighbour | ... | construction |
| John O'Connell | ... | props |
| Adrian Start | ... | supervisor painter |
| Tom Still | ... | draughtsman |
| Bob Thorne | ... | props |
| Paul Turner | ... | props |
| James Walker | ... | props |
| Nick Walker | ... | props |
| David Weller | ... | construction stand-by (as Dave Weller) |
| David Wescott | ... | construction |
| Helen Xenopoulos | ... | assistant art director |
Sound Department
| Paul Botham | ... | boom operator |
| Tim Cavagin | ... | assistant sound re-recording mixer |
| Peter Elliott | ... | footsteps editor |
| Ian Fuller | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Joe Gallagher | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Dean Humphreys | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Nick Lowe | ... | dialogue editor |
| Sandy MacRae | ... | sound mixer (as Sandy Macrae) |
| Fred Mays | ... | post-synchronisation |
| Grahame Peters | ... | sound effects editor |
| Chris Pickhaver | ... | sound technician |
| Julian Rodd | ... | Additional Sound Editor |
| Ruth Sullivan | ... | foley artist |
| Dan Edelstein | ... | supervising sound editor: US release (uncredited) |
| Mike Wood | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| David Ford | ... | effects technician |
| Graham Povey | ... | special effects technician |
| Terry Schubert | ... | effects technician |
| Martin Gutteridge | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Garth Inns | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Jem Lovett | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
| Martin Neill | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Dominic Tuohy | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Steven Warner | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Lyndon S. Hellewell | ... | stunt performer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Paul Cave | ... | focus puller: second unit |
| Ian Coffey | ... | clapper loader |
| Graham Cussell | ... | electrician |
| Eddie Dias | ... | lighting coordinator Michael Samuelson Lighting |
| Robert Gavigan | ... | generator operator |
| Bob Gomme | ... | generator operator |
| Graham Hall | ... | focus puller |
| Keith Hamshere | ... | still photographer |
| Paul Harris | ... | practical electrician |
| Susan Jacobson | ... | video assistant |
| Steve Kitchen | ... | gaffer |
| Don Lord | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| Tom Maslen | ... | grip |
| Roger Pearce | ... | camera operator |
| Bernie Pochetty | ... | electrician |
| Wayne Rowe | ... | grip: dallies |
| Paul Shirley | ... | practical electrician |
| Tom Shirley | ... | electrician |
| Mike Valentine | ... | underwater camera operator |
| Nigel Woods | ... | best boy |
Casting Department
| Nancy Klopper | ... | casting: USA |
| Lisa-Anne Porter | ... | assistant casting: UK |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Theresa Allflatt | ... | assistant costumer |
| Amanda Derby | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Tim Guthrie | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Di Murphy | ... | wardrobe mistress |
| Angela Pledge | ... | costume cutter |
Location Management
| Piers Dunn | ... | assistant locations |
| Nigel Gostelow | ... | location manager |
| Cyril Prentout | ... | location manager: France |
Music Department
| Mark Berrow | ... | musician: violin |
| Mike De Saulles | ... | violinist |
| Mark Tucker | ... | assistant scoring engineer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sarah Garner | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Bryan Baverstock | ... | unit driver |
| Willie Fonfe | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Frank Hogan | ... | unit driver |
| Keith Horsley | ... | unit driver |
| Darren Thackeray | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Alex Boden | ... | production runner |
| Marilyn Clarke | ... | production coordinator |
| Jane Gibson | ... | choreographer |
| Christopher Gunning | ... | polka arranger |
| Nicki Gunning | ... | assistant to producer |
| Joanna Hook | ... | secretary to producer |
| Andrew Jack | ... | dialogue coach |
| Kris Jaggs | ... | floor runner |
| Patricia Johnson | ... | unit publicist |
| Jack Murphy | ... | assistant choreographer |
| David Oliver | ... | stand-in |
| Sya Russell | ... | stand-in |
| Tony Smart | ... | horse master |
| Bernard Spence | ... | accountant |
| Yvonne Spence | ... | assistant accountant |
| Pauline Hume | ... | title designer (uncredited) |
| Lauren Lloyd | ... | studio executive (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Buena Vista International (1997) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1998) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Miramax (1998) (United States) (theatrical)
- Eurozoom (1998) (France) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1998) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista International (1998) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Hollywood Pictures Home Video (1998) (Germany) (VHS)
- Buena Vista International (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- Wide Sight Entertainment Limited (2004) (Hong Kong) (DVD)
- Divisa Home Video (2015) (Spain) (DVD)
- Disney+ (2022) (United Kingdom) (video) (VOD) (Star)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Pinewood Studios (movie studio)
- Carnival Films (author: British law)
- General Screen Enterprises (titles & opticals)
- Isobel Griffiths Limited (orchestra contractor)
- Kodak (originated on Eastman Colour film)
- Michael Samuelson Lighting (lighting)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
- Sargent Disc (computer services)
- Set Meals (location catering)
- Silent Movies (studio catering)
- Twickenham Film Studios (post-production facilities)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In 1838, lovely governess Elisabeth agrees to bear a child of 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 father of the girl, 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. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | Forbidden Desires...And Haunting Secrets See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Though he had been in the film industry as a scriptwriter for many years, this was William Nicholson's first directed film. See more » |
| Goofs | After seven years, despite evolving fashions, neither hero nor heroine have made any change in hairdo or style of clothes. Nor do they look a day older. See more » |
| Quotes |
Elisabeth:
Do you know about Firelight? Louisa: What about it? Elisabeth: It's a kind of magic. Firelight makes time stand still. When you put out the lamps and sit in the firelight's glow there aren't any rules any more. [blows out lamp] Elisabeth: You can do what you want, say what you want, be what you want, and when the lamps are lit again, time starts again, and everything you said or did is forgotten. More than forgotten it never happened. See more » |