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Her own life is her greatest inspiration. - Becoming Jane
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Title: Becoming Jane

Release Date: 2 Mar 2007

Runtime: 2h

Genre: Romance, Drama

Director: Ecosse Films, 2 Entertain

Production Companies: Ecosse Films, 2 Entertain

Overview: A biographical portrait of a pre-fame Jane Austen and her romance with a young Irishman.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.3 (1173 votes)

Cast

  • Jane Austen: Anne Hathaway
  • Tom Lefroy: James McAvoy
  • Mrs. Austen: Julie Walters
  • Mr. Austen: James Cromwell
  • Lady Gresham: Maggie Smith
  • Henry Austen: Joe Anderson
  • Eliza de Feuillide: Lucy Cohu
  • Mr. Wisley: Laurence Fox
  • Richter Langlois: Ian Richardson
  • Cassandra Austen: Anna Maxwell Martin
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