Overview
The Cornish military captain, now a member of Parliament, is drawn into the war with France while his son falls in with smugglers. Historical drama, starring John Bowe and Mel Martin, and featuring a young Ioan Gruffudd in one of his earliest roles.
Fun facts
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Based on
Based on The Stranger from the Sea
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Robin MukherjeeWriter
- Winston GrahamNovel
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- October 3, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United Kingdom
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Cast
John BoweRoss Poldark
Mel MartinDemelza Poldark
Michael AttwellGeorge Warleggan
Ioan GruffuddJeremy Poldark
Kelly ReillyClowance Poldark
Nicholas GleavesStephen Cravenson
Hans MathesonBen Carter
Gabrielle LloydJane Gimlet
James SaxonPrince Regent
Nicholas RoweLord Edward Fitzmaurice
Andrew ReadmanDr. Dwight Enys
Fiona VictoryCaroline Enys- John BoswallCary Warleggan
Michael TroughtonDuke of Leeds- Sarah CarpenterLady Harriet
Amanda RyanCuby Trevanion- Patrick PearsonCanning
Tom MannionJohn Trevanion- Jonathan McGuinnessPaul Kellow
Geoffrey LarderJack Kellow
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