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An adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's classic story of parvenue Becky Sharp's rise from obscure and humble origins to her subsequent ignominious fall from Society; set against the backdrop of Regency England and continental Europe during the Napoleonic War. Stars. Natasha Little.
- (1.8K)
- 1999-10-24
- Drama, Romance
- 53
Vanity Fair is a BBC television drama serial adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's 1848 novel of the same name broadcast in 1998. [1] The screenplay was written by Andrew Davies. [2] The BBC had adapted the novel as a serial three times previously, in 1956, in 1967 and in 1987. [3]
Vanity Fair (TV Mini Series 1998) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Leaving her boarding school and best friend, Amelia (Romola Garai), behind, Becky associates herself with the Crawleys, eventually falling in love with...
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- Mira Nair
- PG-13
- Reese Witherspoon
Becky Sharp leaves Miss Pinkerton's school where she grew up to stay with her friend Amelia Sedley in London. She soon gets a job working for Sir Pitt Crawley at his country residence. But after meeting Lady Crawley and the two young girls she is to look after, Becky wonders what she has let herself in for.
A six hour miniseries by the BBC and A&E, "Vanity Fair" (1998) has sufficient time to present the classic tale of the socially adroit, cunning, and beguiling Becky Sharp's rise from lowly governess to lofty aristocrat with depth, detail, and attention to the many characters and side stories swirling around her.
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A tale of ruthless, lusty ambition against a background of the Napoleonic wars, Vanity Fair follows one Becky Sharp, a scheming governess, who seduces her way to success, but doesn’t bargain on the hand fate plays.
