Daphne
Originally released in 2007. Daphne is a romance/tv movie film. directed by Clare Beavan.
Starring Geraldine Somerville, Elizabeth McGovern, and Janet McTeer
Synopsis
Set during the years between the "Rebecca" trial and the writing of Du Maurier's short story "The Birds", including her relationship with her husband Frederick 'Boy' Browning, and her largely unrequited infatuations with American publishing tycoon's wife Ellen Doubleday and the actress Gertrude Lawrence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 30, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (23 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Geraldine Somerville
as Daphne Du Maurier
Elizabeth McGovern
as Ellen Doubleday
Janet McTeer
as Gertrude Lawrence
Natalie Best
as Maid
Felicity Montagu
as Director, 'September Tide'
Andrew Havill
as Tommy Browning
Christopher Malcolm
as Nelson Doubleday
Malcolm Sinclair
as Noel Coward
Tim Ahern
as Dickie
Nicholas Murchie
as New York Prosecutor
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC Arts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daphne about?
Set during the years between the "Rebecca" trial and the writing of Du Maurier's short story "The Birds", including her relationship with her husband Frederick 'Boy' Browning, and her largely unreq...
Who directed Daphne?
Daphne was directed by Clare Beavan.
How long is Daphne?
Daphne has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Daphne released?
Daphne was released on June 30, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Daphne?
The main cast of Daphne includes Geraldine Somerville, Elizabeth McGovern, Janet McTeer, Natalie Best, Felicity Montagu.