Adam Bede 32 years old

Rich and languorous, this adaptation of George Eliot's classic tale perfectly evokes rural England in the 18th Century. But beneath the tranquil surface of this pastoral idyll run deep passions and the bitter gall of betrayal.

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Adam Bede Cast

Name Character
Iain Glen He was 30, now 63 years old as Adam Bede
Freddie Jones He was 64, 91 years old when he died as Old Squire
Paul Brooke He was 47, now 79 years old as Martin Poyser
Julia McKenzie She was 51, now 83 years old as Mrs. Poyser
James Wilby He was 34, now 66 years old as Arthur Donnithorne
Jonathan Coy He was 38, now 71 years old as Pym
Jean Marsh She was 57, now 90 years old as Lisbeth Bede
Susannah Harker She was 26, now 59 years old as Dinah Morris
Patsy Kensit She was 23, now 56 years old as Hetty Sorrel
Alan Cox He was 23, now 56 years old as Seth Bede
Michael Robbins He was 61, 62 years old when he died as Thias Bede
Robert Stephens He was 60, 64 years old when he died as Reverend Irwine
Brian Osborne He was 52, now 84 years old as Jury Spokesman
Michael Percival as Court Official
Edward Jewesbury He was 74, 84 years old when he died as Judge

Adam Bede Crew

Name Department
George Eliot as Novel. She was 172 (61) years old when She died Writing
Richard Hartley as Music. He was 47 (now 80) years old Sound
Rex Maidment as Cinematography. Crew
Giles Foster as Director. He was 42 (now 74) years old Directing
Maggie Wadey as Screenplay. Writing
Dick Allen as Editor. He was 49 (now 82) years old Editing
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Adam Bede (32 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, March 01, 1992
  • Runtime: 102 minutes