Lillie (1978)★ 8.1/10
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- Drama
- History
- Romance
- Biography
Directed by: John Gorrie, Christopher Hodson, Tony Wharmby
Written by: James Brough, David Butler, John Gorrie, Mike Smith
Seen on Masterpiece Theatre, starring Francesca Annis in an award-winning performance, Lillie vividly captures the complex woman who became one of the most notorious and respected figures of the Victorian era.
- Original title
- Lillie
- Storyline
- Lillie Langtry, trapped in a loveless marriage, takes full advantage of her beauty, attracting many lovers and admirers including the Prince of Wales and Oscar Wilde. As her husband slowly drinks himself to death, Lillie embarks upon a sensational career as a somewhat talented yet beautiful actress in Britain and the United States. Throughout her life she attracts rich and sometimes brutal lovers, endures financial ruin and scandal, yet maintains her dignity, elegance, and a certain amount of her beauty until the end of her life.
- Rating
- 8.1 / 10 · 797
- Companies
- London Weekend Television (LWT), ITV - Independent Television, Masterpiece Theatre, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), DD Home Entertainment, Goldhil Video, Acorn Media Group, Just Entertainment, Mobil Oil Company
- Release dates
- GB September 24, 1978
- BE November 20, 1978
- NL December 21, 1978
- US March 11, 1979
- SE July 21, 1980
- SG April 10, 2022