Cast: Keira Knightley, Matthew MacFadyen, Brenda Blethyn, Tom Hollander, Donald Sutherland, Jena Malone, Rosamund Pike, Claudie Blakley, Judi Dench, Rupert Friend, Cornelius Booth, Carey Mulligan, Tamzin Merchant, Talulah Riley, Kelly Reilly, Simon Woods
Director: Joe Wright
Rating: PG
Studio: Focus Features
Release date: November 18th, 2005
Synopsis:
The classic tale of love and misunderstanding unfolds in class-conscious England near the close of the 18th century. The five Bennet sisters – Elizabeth, or Lizzie (Keira Knightley), Jane (Rosamund Pike), Lydia (Jena Malone), Mary (Talulah Riley), and Kitty (Carey Mulligan) – have been raised well aware of their mother’s (two-time Academy Award nominee Brenda Blethyn) fixation on finding them husbands and securing set futures. The spirited and intelligent Elizabeth, however, strives to live her life with a broader perspective, as encouraged by her doting father (Donald Sutherland). When wealthy bachelor Mr. Bingley (Simon Woods) takes up residence in a nearby mansion, the Bennets are abuzz. Amongst the man’s sophisticated circle of London friends and the influx of young militia officers, surely there will be no shortage of suitors for the Bennet sisters.