Lorna Doone (2001)
Lorna Doone is a book-based movie adapted from "Lorna Doone" by R. D. Blackmore. This Drama/Romance film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is March 11, 2001.
The Source Material
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Overview
by English author R. D. Blackmore was first published in 1869. Set in the late 17th century on the wilds of Exmoor this is a classic romance novel and a must read for lovers of literary classics. Excerpt “Hope of course is nothing more than desire with a tele…
About The Movie
Description
The year is 1675. England is threatened by religious and political rivalries. King Charles II's Catholic brother, James, is next in line for the throne, but many Protestants put their faith in Charles' illegitimate son, The Duke of Monmouth. On the king's death, conflict is inevitable... Over seven days journey from London, Exmoor is a primitive and lawless area. Here, farmer Jack Ridd lives with his wife Sarah, son John, and two daughters. The only shadow over their simple life is cast by the notorious outlaw family the Doones. The aristocratic Doones were banished from their ancestral lands and now live through looting, theft, and murder. Their brutality is legendary...
Details
- Title
- Lorna Doone
- Original Title
- Lorna Doone
- Original Language
- EN
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- US Theatrical
- March 11, 2001