An opinionated young woman and an arrogant, rich snob overcome their initial antipathy and various other social obstacles to fall in love.
Austen's novel was previously adapted to film as "Pride and Prejudice" (USA/1940), directed by Robert Z. Leonard and starring Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier (USA/1940).
Based on the novel "Pride and Prejudice" written by Jane Austen and published by T. Egerton, 1813.
Feature directorial debut for Joe Wright.
Begin shoot date: summer 07/2004
US release date:
Genres: Adaptation, Drama, Remake
US Distributors: Universal Pictures
Cast:
Keira Knightley - Elizabeth Bennet
Matthew Macfadyen - Mr. Darcy
Rosamund Pike - Jane
Jena Malone - Lydia
Credits:
Director: Joe Wright
Writer:
Jane Austen - Source Material (from novel: "Pride and Prejudice")
Deborah Moggach - Screenplay
Lee Hall - Screenplay