"Pride and Prejudice": actors, biographies, photos

Written by the famous British writer Jane Austen, the novel "Pride and Prejudice" (Pride & Prejudice, 1813) due to its popularity formed the basis of the plot of seven feature films and television series. The first screen version was released in theaters in 1940, followed by the same-named films in 1952, 1958, 1967 and 1980. In 1995, the first six-series mini-series based on the famous novel was released on television. The last film adaptation took place in 2005 and also was called "Pride and Prejudice". The actors involved in the shooting of this picture were proud and aware of all the responsibility assigned to them. After all, their game will be compared with the work of artists of other adaptations.

Roman J. Austin "Pride and Prejudice"

This work of an English writer who created in the late 18th and early 19th centuries is certainly one of the most read novels written in English. According to literary critics, it was this book that marked the beginning of a new genre - the "female romance". However, here you will not find the sentimental "ahov" and sighs that are inherent in such works. Jane Austen is peculiar to the special manner of writing, the peculiar refinement of the language, the original style - for which she is respected in literary circles. In this novel, the author was able to recreate the atmosphere of old England, with incredible love and sincerity to describe all the heroes of the novel. Some of them are funny, others are near and foolish, others are talented, but all of them are victims of prejudices prevailing in society. The author's merit is that to none of them during the reading does not penetrate dislike. All this served as the basis for some English and American directors to wish to create a movie based on this novel. And the actors chosen for the filming in these films had to play the roles in such a way that the images of the heroes and heroines created by the great writer were not affected.

The first adaptation of the novel - a feature film "Pride and Prejudice" (1940)

During the Second World War, American film director Robert Z. Leonard, in collaboration with the film company Metro-Golden-Meier, decided to film the film based on the popular novel in the United States of the English writer J. Austin "Pride and Prejudice." Actors to participate in the film were chosen as a result of the strictest casting, but the main roles were invited to the popular in those years, Lawrence Olivier and Greer Garson. No less famous are other actors: Anne Rutherford, Mary Baland, Maureen O'Sullivan, Edna Mae Oliver, Anne Rutherford, Edmund Gwann, Frida Ainscourt and others. In 1941 Robert Z. Leonard's film "Pride and Prejudice" at the Oscar ceremony received a prize in the nomination "The best work of the artist-director". The golden statuette was given to Paul Gresse and Cedric Gibbons.

"Pride and Prejudice": actors (1995)

Of particular interest is the eponymous television series, shot at the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries. During this period, the genre of telenovela was at the peak of popularity, and many filmmakers, using this, put the screen version of the classic novels. This series was the sixth film adaptation of the novel by writer Jane Austen. Filming of the picture was conducted in the UK, in the area described in the book. Thanks to the excellent cast and aspirations of the director, the show was a success. The TV channels, which demonstrated this series, immediately increased their rating by several steps. According to Russian television, the telenovela was on the First Channel of Public Television. And it is unlikely that there would be a family that in the evenings did not gather in front of the TV screens to watch the series "Pride and Warning." The actors starring in the film are Colin Firth, David Bamber, Jennifer El, Crispin Bonham-Carter, Suzanne Harker, Anna Chancellor, Adrian Lukis, Barbara Lee-Hunt, Alison Stadman, Julia Savalia and others - all of them loved their believable play with the audience.

The last screen version

In 2005, English filmmaker Joe Wright decided to withdraw his version of the film based on the novel "Pride and Prejudice" by the famous novelist Jane Austen. Unlike the previous screen version, ie. TV series "Pride & Prejudice", this picture was to be a one-part full-length tape. As a result, a two-hour vivid film with rich decorations was produced with the participation of famous actors. As the performer of the main role, the inimitable Keira Knightley was invited. The film cost the creators 28 million dollars, and the world's box office amounted to an amount four times greater than was spent on shooting. The screenwriters are Deborah Moggak and Emma Thompson. Those who read the novel, as well as familiar with the previous screen versions, say that this is the most unfortunate of them, and that the writers have changed the plot beyond recognition. However, along with this opinion there are others. Since 2005, when the screenshots of the seventh screen adaptation of Jane Austen's novel, she has a million army of fans. And if the scenario of the film was criticized from time to time, no one had any claims to the correctness of the choice of the performers of the movie "Pride and Prejudice." Actors were able to best create images of heroes invented by the author. All of them were passionate about their game in this film and are grateful to the young director Joe Wright for the invitation, and on the set the friendly atmosphere always reigned.

Actors and Characters

In 1995, the role of Mr. Darcy - one of the central figures of the novel - was played by Colin Firth. He was so convincing that for 10 years he was considered the standard of this complex and characteristic image. Joe Wright had fought for eight months over the difficult task of choosing whom to take on this role. The decision came by itself, and to fulfill this role Darcy was invited by Matthew McFadyen. Well, to play Elizabeth Bennet had Hollywood celebrity Keira Knightley. By the way, she always dreamed about this role and believes that she is very similar to her heroine. But the full list of performers in the film "Pride and Prejudice" (2005). Actors and their roles are collected in one list.

• Mr. Darcy is Matthew McFadyden.
• Georgiana Darcy - Tamzin Merchant.
• Sisters Bennett: Elizabeth-Kira Knightley, Mary-Talula Riley, Jane-Rosamund Pike, Lydia-Jenna Malone, Kitty-Carey Mulligan.
• Mr. and Mrs. Bennet are Donald Sutherland and Brenda Beltin.
• Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner - Peter White and Penelope Wilton.
• Charles Bingley and Caroline Bingley - Simon Woods and Kelly Reilly.
• Catherine and Anna de Ber - Judy Dench and Rosamund Stephen.

• Charlotte Luke - Claudie Blackley and others.

Those who have not seen the film "Pride and Prejudice", photo of the actors can be seen here, in the article.

Awards and awards, which received a picture of Joe Wright

In 2005, this picture was nominated for an Oscar in four categories: Best Actress (Keira Knightley), Best Performance, Best Music (Dario Marianelli), Best Costume Design. However, she did not win in any of them. In addition, the film was presented at the Golden Globe Awards in two categories: Best Musical or Comedy, Best Actress, but also to no avail. Luck was waiting for the film at the BAFTA Awards. The prize was won by Joe Wright himself in the nomination "The Most Promising Debut". In addition, there were applications for another 5 awards, but it was unsuccessful. Nevertheless, participation in the BAFTA was most fruitful for the picture "Pride and Prejudice." The film's actors, although they did not receive any of the awards, were not deprived of the attention of the paparazzi and the grateful spectator.