Northanger Abbey

Northanger Abbey (1987)

Genres - Comedy  |   Sub-Genres - Gothic Film, Period Film, Psychological Drama, Romantic Comedy  |   Release Date - Feb 15, 1987 (USA - Unknown)  |   Run Time - 120 min.  |   Countries - United Kingdom, United States  |   MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson

Northanger Abbey was filmed in England and first telecast in the U.S. on December 2, 1987. This 90-minute adaptation of Jane Austen's 1818 novel incorporates the author's usual interconnecting themes of true love and acquisition of wealth, and tosses in a little Gothic mystery for good measure. Katherine Schlesinger stars as the 17-year-old heroine, who has been encouraged to seek out a suitably rich husband while on holiday in Bath. She finds the love of her life, and also more excitement than she ever dreamt possible. Veteran British movie personality Googie Withers is cast as a mercenary matron. Northanger Abbey was PBS' second Masterpiece Theatre presentation of the 1987-88 season.

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love, castle, matron, fortune-hunter, gothic, holiday, romance, wealth