The Real Jane Austen (2002)
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Drama-documentary exploring the life of Jane Austen. Actor Anna Chancellor, a distant relative of Jane Austen, discovers the woman behind the acclaimed novels through readings and reconstructions. Location shots of her homes in Steventon and Chawton and extracts from adaptations of her work are also featured.
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Anna ChancellorPresenter / Narrator
Gillian KearneyJane Austen
John StandingMr. Austen
Phyllis LoganMrs. Austen
Lucy CohuCassandra Austen
Jack DavenportHenry Austen
Wendy CraigAunt Lefroy
Oliver ChrisTom LefroyMovie DNA
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What is The Real Jane Austen about?
Drama-documentary exploring the life of Jane Austen. Actor Anna Chancellor, a distant relative of Jane Austen, discovers the woman behind the acclaimed novels through readings and reconstructions. Location shots of her homes in Steventon and Chawton and extracts from adaptations of her work are also featured.
How long is The Real Jane Austen?
The Real Jane Austen has a runtime of 60 minutes.