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2005 Certificate 15
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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 Certificate 15
Genres Drama, Gay/Lesbian, Television
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: 18 Apr 2005
Production year: 2005

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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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  • 19 out of 21 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 ... more

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

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  • 6 out of 6 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 2 stars

    Read The Book You Get More From It

    I rented this DVD thinking it would be as good as the book, if not better. Sarah waters is a brilliant writer and having read all of her books and seen Tipping ... more

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      • A customer from Alcester, England
      • Posted 23 Jun 2005 09:38
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