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A BBC adaptation of Sarah Water's best selling novel about love, treachery in old England. It tells the story of two young women, one passion, mutual betrayal and final retribution. Petty thief Sue Tinder (Sally Hawkins) is enlisted by conman Richard Rivers (Rupert Evans) in an elaborate scam to defraud a wealthy heiress, Maud .. Read more

Starring Elaine Cassidy, Sally Hawkins, Rupert Evans, Imelda Saunton
Director Aisling Walsh
Genres Drama, Gay/Lesbian, Television

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Fingersmith

A BBC adaptation of Sarah Water's best selling novel about love, treachery in old England. It tells the story of two young women, one passion, mutual betrayal and final retribution. Petty thief Sue Tinder (Sally Hawkins) is enlisted by conman Richard Rivers (Rupert Evans) in an elaborate scam to defraud a wealthy heiress, Maud Lilly (Elaine Cassidy), of her inheritance. But Sue's plans are turned upside down when she falls in love with Maud.

Starring Elaine Cassidy, Sally Hawkins, Rupert Evans, Imelda Saunton, Charles Dance
Director Aisling Walsh
Studio FREMANTLE HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 3 hrs
Certificate DVD Certificate 15.gif
Genres Drama, Gay/Lesbian, Television
Language English
Released DVD: 18 Apr 2005
Production year: 2005
Format DVD

  • Critics' reviews (4) of Fingersmith

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  • Fine entertainment with good performances and a solid script

    • Independent On Sunday
    • Posted 29 Jan 2006

  • A tightly plotted tale of lust, deception and intrigue

    • The Guardian
    • Posted 29 Jan 2006

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  • 17 out of 19 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    Ultimately, a satisfying film

    Having read the book, I found the first third of the film rather disappointing. I always try to judge an adaptation on its own merit. However, the film raced ahead, action-packed for the first hour, without ever establishing the characters fully. Key features were glossed over (the fingersmith business, pornographic book collection, characters of Mrs Sucksby, Gentleman et al and the build up to the first lesbian encounter) leaving the remainder of the film to pick up the pieces.

    Later in the film come the many twists and turns, which make for compelling viewing and many surprises. This is a great story and all the threads are pulled together toward the end. Ultimately, it's satisfying, complete and thought-provoking, but a shame about the start.

      • Mel from London, UK
      • Posted 28 Apr 2005 11:22

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  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars

    Good story with a nice twist

    A very well acted, beautifully filmed drama. Well worth renting.

      • dave brennan from washington
      • Posted 24 Jan 2006 16:59

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