Two teachers vie for the right to stage a play written by Jane Austen when she was twelve years old.
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Title: Jane Austen in Manhattan (1980)
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David Redden | ... | Auctioneer |
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Michael Wager | ... | George Midash |
| Robert Powell | ... | Pierre | |
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Gael Hammer | ... | Unsuccessful Bidders |
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Peter McPherson | ... | Unsuccessful Bidders |
| Nancy New | ... | Jenny | |
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John Boyle | ... | Chair Carriers |
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Tim Burke | ... | Chair Carriers |
| Philip Lenkowsky | ... | Fritz | |
| Charles McCaughan | ... | Billie | |
| Sean Young | ... | Ariadne | |
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Katrina Hodiak | ... | Katya |
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John Guerrasio | ... | Gregory |
| Tim Choate | ... | Jamie | |
| Kurt Johnson | ... | Victor | |
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Two teachers vie for the right to stage a play written by Jane Austen when she was twelve years old.
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f rated | woman wears an eyepatch | fake fight | reference to sir charles grandison the play | theatrical scenery model |Parents Guide:
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The movie is based on the only ever play written by Jane Austen which was "Sir Charles Grandison" (c. 1800). See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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July 1980 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
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First off I want to say that this is more of a drama with comedic overtones. The comedy is very subtle and dry. Of course, I'm not very familiar with Austen's work, so I'm certain that some of the jokes were completely over my head.
This film is too flawed for me to recommend, but I wouldn't dismiss it either-you know the type. It is somewhat pretentious and at times incomprehensible. The pace is very slow; a trait which here works equally for and against it I think.
What I did like was that, for a drama/comedy, it has a very weird vibe, almost dark at times. Or maybe it was just me.
It all adds up to a film that was alternatingly boring and intriguing. I say only check this out if you like seeing something different and don't mind a slow pace. I would be interested in seeing what a Jane Austen fan thinks of this film.