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Rebecca’s Daughters (1992): Cast

Rebecca’s Daughters (1992) movie poster

Rebecca’s Daughters is a 1992 comedy drama directed by Karl Francis, starring Paul Rhys as Anthony Raine, Peter O'Toole and Joely Richardson. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Rebecca’s Daughters (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Karl Francis
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rebecca’s Daughters About?

The premise of Rebecca’s Daughters without spoilers.

They’re not quiet. They’re not peaceful. They’re not women. Young aristocrat Anthony Raine returns from India to find Pembrokeshire’s farmers protesting the Whitman Turnpike Trust tolls, overseen by the drunken Lord Sarn. Donning a mask as Rebecca, he commands his men to dress as women and storm the toll gates, delivering a victory for the common folk over their oppressive masters.

Rebecca’s Daughters Themes & Keywords

· 28 tags
  • wales
  • face mask
  • landlord
  • eviction
  • tax
  • man disguised as a woman
  • aristocracy
  • oppression
  • blackened face
  • peasant revolt
  • transportation
  • masked hero
+16 more
  • toll gate
  • pig
  • magistrate
  • social injustice
  • 19th century
  • year 1843
  • romp
  • cross dressing
  • love spoon
  • alcoholic
  • engagement
  • cat
  • masqued ball
  • man dresses as a woman
  • independent film
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Rebecca’s Daughters Cast & Characters

Paul Rhys leads the cast as Anthony Raine, with Peter O'Toole as Lord Sarn and Joely Richardson as Rhiannon. Directed by Karl Francis; 30 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Rebecca’s Daughters

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From the director

More from Karl Francis

More films directed by Karl Francis: One of the Hollywood Ten and Giro City.

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Rebecca’s Daughters Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “As Filhas de Rebecca” and “Rebecca lányai”.

Also known as
  • As Filhas de Rebecca
  • Rebecca lányai
  • Дочери Ребекки

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Rebecca’s Daughters FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Rebecca’s Daughters, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rebecca’s Daughters?

Rebecca’s Daughters runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Rebecca’s Daughters released?

Rebecca’s Daughters was released on March 5, 1992.

Who directed Rebecca’s Daughters?

Rebecca’s Daughters was directed by Karl Francis.

More films by Karl Francis

Who is in the cast of Rebecca’s Daughters?

Rebecca’s Daughters stars Paul Rhys as Anthony Raine, Peter O'Toole as Lord Sarn and Joely Richardson as Rhiannon, among 30 credited actors.

Does Rebecca’s Daughters have a post-credit scene?

No. Rebecca’s Daughters has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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