The Moonstone
1972 | 225m | English
Popularity: 3 (history)
| Director: | Paddy Russell |
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| Writer: | Wilkie Collins, Hugh Leonard |
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| Adaptation of the classic novel. A priceless jewel, originally plundered from a Hindu shrine, is presented to Rachel Verinder on her 18th birthday. The jewel goes missing and suspicion falls over the household, threatening to destroy someone close to Rachel's heart. | |
| Release Date: | Jan 01, 1972 |
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| Director: | Paddy Russell |
| Writer: | Wilkie Collins, Hugh Leonard |
| Genres: | Drama, Thriller, TV Movie |
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| Production Companies | BBC |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: May 08, 2024 Entered: Apr 26, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Robin Ellis | Franklin Blake |
| Vivien Heilbron | Rachel Verinder |
| Martin Jarvis | Godfrey Ablewhite |
| Kathleen Byron | Lady Verinder |
| Peter Sallis | Mr. Buff |
| Colin Baker | John Herncastle |
| Stephen Rea | Major Frayne |
| Pat Gorman | Baker / Plain Clothes Man |
| Albert Moses | Treasury Guard |
| Marguerite Young | Mrs. Threadgall |
| Sherrie Hewson | Charity Ablewhite |
| Georgina Simpson | Grace Ablewhite |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Paddy Russell | Director |
| Joyce Hawkins | Costume Design |
| Elizabeth Armstrong | Makeup Artist |
| Bob Rymer | Editor |
| Wilkie Collins | Novel |
| Hugh Leonard | Writer |
| Stuart Walker | Production Design |
| Peter Mellors | Sound |
| Alistair Bell | Script Editor |
| Ian Sansam | Sound |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| John McRae | Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
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| 2024 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| 2024 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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It was sort of a hoot to see Robin Ellis play a role other than his signature performance as Ross Poldark in another 1970s series. The acting in this version of the Wilkie Collins classic novel felt a bit constrained to me and might have benefited from a bit more passion or emotion. But overall I en ... joyed this production of one of the first mystery novels ever written. I haven''t read the book, so I didn't anticipate any of the small plot twists along the way. The final episode seemed to progress faster than the previous episodes had, so if it feels slow moving to you, try to stick with it The dialogue is pretty good and the characters are not two-dimensional, which is an accomplishment when there are so many characters. I don't expect to watch it again, so I would suggest borrowing or renting it rather than buying it. But watch it if you like British costume dramas.