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Feb 6, 1998 · The Woodlanders: Directed by Phil Agland. With Emily Woof, Rufus Sewell, Cal MacAninch, Tony Haygarth. The story is set in late 19th century rural corner of South England. The daughter of timber merchant Melbury, Grace, returns to the town after finishing school.
- (737)
- Drama, Romance
- Phil Agland
- 1998-02-06
The Woodlanders is a novel by Thomas Hardy. The novel is set between 1856 and 1858. It was serialised from 15 May 1886 to 9 April 1887 in Macmillan's Magazine and published in three volumes in 1887. It is one of his series of Wessex novels.
- Tim Armstrong
- 1887
- 1887
- Novel
Based on a novel by Thomas Hardy, this film tells the story of Grace Melbury (Emily Woof), a poor girl fresh out of finishing school who returns to live with her father (Tony Haygarth) in the...
- (24)
- Phil Agland
- PG
- Emily Woof
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'The Woodlanders' was one of Thomas Hardy's most involving novels, a key novel in his Wessex series concerning the land and the people who struggle with conscience and passion within it. This movie by Phil Agland takes the pace of the book but doesn't necessarily serve it well as a film.
An adaption of Thomas Hardy's classic novel, set in Dorset in the 1870's. Feature film directorial debut for documentary filmmaker Phil Agland. Completed shooting May 10, 1996.
This award-winning motion picture is a must-see adaptation of Thomas Hardy's timeless tale! After being away at school, Grace (Emily Woof -- THE FULL MONTY, VELVET GOLDMINE) feels she's outgrown her rural hometown and childhood sweetheart.