Silas Marner (1985): Cast
Silas Marner is a 1985 drama directed by Giles Foster, starring Ben Kingsley as Silas Marner, Jim Broadbent and Freddie Jones. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Giles Foster
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Silas Marner About?
The premise of Silas Marner without spoilers.
Adapted from George Eliot’s novel, the story follows a respectable weaver falsely accused of theft who retreats into hermit‑like isolation. Years later his hidden savings are stolen, and an orphaned child appears on his doorstep, offering him a chance at redemption and renewed purpose.
Silas Marner Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- male protagonist
- adoptive father adopted daughter relationship
- period drama
- crotchety old man
- gold
- weaver
- 19th century
- wastrel
- squire
- hermit
- cottage
- village
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- english country dance
- social standing
- rural setting
- rural england
- greed
- foster father
- drug addict
- class differences
- childless marriage
- brother brother relationship
- avarice
- alcoholic
- adoption
- miser
- based on novel
- character name in title
Silas Marner Cast & Characters
Ben Kingsley leads the cast as Silas Marner, with Jim Broadbent as Jem Rodney and Freddie Jones as Squire Cass. Directed by Giles Foster; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Giles Foster
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Ben Kingsley as Silas Marner -
Jim Broadbent as Jem Rodney -
Freddie Jones as Squire Cass -
Jenny Agutter as Nancy Lammeter
Also Starring in Silas Marner
· 14 more- Patsy Kensit Eppie
- Nick Brimble Bob Dowlas
- Paul Copley William Dane
- Jonathan Coy Dunstan Cass
- Robert Putt Ben Winthrop
- Patrick Ryecart Godfrey Cass
- Angela Pleasence Molly
- Chris Langham Keating
- Bill Fellows Aaron Winthrop
- Tony Caunter Mr. Snell
- Rosemary Martin Dolly Winthrop
- Michael Bilton Mr. Macey
- Melinda Whiting Little Eppie
- Elizabeth Hoyle Baby Eppie
More from Giles Foster
More films directed by Giles Foster: Bertie and Elizabeth, The Prince and the Pauper, Adam Bede and The Lilac Bus.
Silas Marner Also Known As
Also known as “Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe”.
- Also known as
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- Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe
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Silas Marner FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Silas Marner, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Silas Marner?
Silas Marner runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Silas Marner released?
Silas Marner was released on December 30, 1985.
Who directed Silas Marner?
Silas Marner was directed by Giles Foster.
More films by Giles Foster Who is in the cast of Silas Marner?
Silas Marner stars Ben Kingsley as Silas Marner, Jim Broadbent as Jem Rodney and Freddie Jones as Squire Cass, among 18 credited actors.
Does Silas Marner have a post-credit scene?
No. Silas Marner has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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