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Becoming Jane is a 2007 biographical romantic drama film directed by Julian Jarrold. It depicts the early life of the British author Jane Austen and her lasting love for Thomas Langlois Lefroy. American actress Anne Hathaway stars as the title character, while her romantic interest is played by Scottish actor James McAvoy.
Aug 10, 2007 · Becoming Jane: Directed by Julian Jarrold. With Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy, Julie Walters, James Cromwell. A biographical portrait of a pre-fame Jane Austen and her romance with a young Irishman.
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Aug 2, 2007 · My quarrel involves what this film thinks Jane is 'becoming': A woman, or a novelist? The action centers on a passionate romance between Jane at about 20 and a handsome, penniless young lawyer named Tom Lefroy ( James McAvoy ).
In 1795, cocky, witty, handsome, Limerick-born lawyer Tom Lefroy (James McAvoy) is sent by his grim uncle and benefactor, rich-born snobbish London hanging Judge Langlois (Ian Richardson), to relatives' Hampshire country estate.
Becoming Jane, which is based on the life of Jane Austen, cleverly weaves fact and fiction to make Austen the heroine of a love story not unlike those in her novels. Anne Hathaway plays Austen, and James McAvoy fills the role of the romantic hero, Tom Lefroy.
Aug 3, 2007 · Though Jane Austen's (Anne Hathaway) financially strapped parents (James Cromwell, Julie Walters) expect her to marry the nephew of wealthy Lady Gresham (Maggie Smith), the young woman knows that...
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Becoming Jane. Anne Hathaway gives a radiant performance as a young, lovestruck Jane Austen in this witty and engaging comedy, exploring the untold romance that inspired the novels of one of the worlds most celebrated authors. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days.
Mar 27, 2016 · Becoming Jane is about a young Jane Austen (Anne Hathaway) and her “secret” romance with the young Irishman, Tom Lefroy and how their love story may have been the main influence for all of her romantic novels.
Mar 9, 2007 · When a young woman such as yourself receives the addresses of a gentleman, it is her duty to accept at once. Inspired by an incident in the life of writer Jane Austen, we meet the feisty...
