The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister (2010): Cast & Plot
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister is a 2010 romantic drama directed by James Kent, starring Maxine Peake as Anne Lister, Jemima Foxtrot and Gemma Jones. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- James Kent
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Oxford Film and Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister About?
The premise of The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A lesbian in the 1800s who keeps a detailed account of her life written in coded diaries attempts to live independently while juggling an affair with a married woman.
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister Cast & Characters
Maxine Peake leads the cast as Anne Lister, with Jemima Foxtrot as Lister Maid and Gemma Jones as Aunt Lister. Directed by James Kent; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director James Kent
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Maxine Peake as Anne Lister - Jemima Foxtrot as Lister Maid
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Gemma Jones as Aunt Lister - Alan David as Uncle Lister
Also Starring in The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister
· 13 more- Anna Madeley Mariana Belcombe
- Michael Culkin Charles Lawton
- Tina O'Brien Miss Browne
- Dean Lennox Kelly Christopher Rawson
- Christine Bottomley Ann Walker
- Susan Lynch Isabella Norcliffe
- Tessa Peake-Jones Mrs Rawson
- Richenda Carey Mrs Priestley
- Martin Oldfield Jeweller
- Robert Maxfield Priest
- Ted Holden Rough Man
- Belinda Lazenby Mrs Browne
- Micky Dacks Barman
More from James Kent
More films directed by James Kent, best-rated first: Testament of Youth, The Aftermath, Stolen Girl and The Thirteenth Tale.
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister Plot Summary
What happens in The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Gentleman Jack follows the life of Anne Lister, Maxine Peake, a young unmarried woman living in 19th-century Yorkshire at Shibden Hall, where she shares the house with her aunt, Gemma Jones, as Aunt Lister, and her uncle, Alan David. The story centers on her longing to love and be loved, and her stubborn resolve to live on her own terms. From the start, she keeps a bold, unorthodox posture for a woman of her era, seeking companionship and a life that isn’t bound by traditional expectations.
Full summary
The whole story of The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister, scene by scene
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister Trailers & Videos
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The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “安妮·李斯特的秘密日记” and “Le journal secret d'Anne Lister”.
- Also known as
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- 安妮·李斯特的秘密日记
- Le journal secret d'Anne Lister
- Die geheimen Tagebücher der Anne Lister
- O Diário Secreto da Senhorita Anne Lister
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The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister?
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister released?
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister was released on March 1, 2010.
Who directed The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister?
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister was directed by James Kent.
More films by James Kent Who is in the cast of The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister?
The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister stars Maxine Peake as Anne Lister, Jemima Foxtrot as Lister Maid and Gemma Jones as Aunt Lister, among 17 credited actors.
Does The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister have a post-credit scene?
No. The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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