The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd 29 years old

D.H, Lawrence's early play about a married woman who wishes her husband dead after falling in love with another man comes to the screen in this adaptation starring Zoe Wannamaker and Colin Firth. When her wish becomes a horrifying reality, her life begins to change in ways she could have never anticipated.

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The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd Cast

Name Character
Stephen Dillane He was 38, now 68 years old as Mr. Blackmore
Colin Firth He was 35, now 64 years old as Charles Holroyd
Melanie Hill She was 33, now 62 years old as Laura
Zoë Wanamaker She was 46, now 75 years old as Mrs. Holroyd
Mossie Smith as Clara
Brenda Bruce She was 76, 76 years old when she died as Grandmother

The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd Crew

Name Department
Simon Curtis as Producer. He was 9 (now 38) years old Production
Katie Mitchell as Director. She was 31 (now 60) years old Directing
D. H. Lawrence as Original Story. He was 110 (44) years old when He died Writing
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The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd (29 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, October 14, 1995
  • Runtime: 90 minutes