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Anne of Green Gables

Actor(s): Megan Follows, Colleen Dewhurst, Richard Farnsworth, Jonathan Crombie, Schuyler Grant
Director(s): Kevin Sullivan
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Movie Details

Content Advisory: Excellent For Children
Movie Release: 1985
DVD Release: 11/13/2001
Format: DVD - Color
Edition: Restored/Remastered,Special Collection
Audio Tracks: English, French, Spanish
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
Studio: Import
Members Wishing: 155
Genres: Drama, Children's/Family, Period Film, Childhood Drama, Coming-of-Age

DVD Synopsis

Lucy Maud Montgomery's novel -Anne of Green Gables, previously filmed in 1934, was afforded a TV-movie treatment in 1985. Megan Follows stars as 13-year-old Anne Shirley, an orphan girl sent to live with a foster family on Canada's Prince Edward Island. Though she has great difficulty controlling her temper, impulsiveness and vivid imagination, Anne eventually wins over her new guardians, domineering Marilla Cuthbert (Colleen Dewhurst) and Marilla's shy brother Matthew (Richard Farnsworth). Anne's secondary adventures concern her "bosom friend" Diana (Schuyler Grant) and her supposed enemy Gilbert Blythe (Jonathan Crombie). Anne of Green Gables was offered on American television as a 3-part presentation on PBS' Wonderworks; it aired from February 17 through March 3, 1986. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Actors

Megan Follows - Anne Shirley
Colleen Dewhurst - Marilla Cuthbert
Richard Farnsworth - Mathew Cuthbert
Jonathan Crombie - Gilbert Blythe
Schuyler Grant - Diana Barry

Editorial Review of DVD

This well-received television adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's novel has been given a caring presentation for its release on DVD. Anne of Green Gables has been transferred to disc in the full-frame aspect ratio of 1.33:1, while the audio has been mastered in Dolby Digital Mono. The dialogue is in English, with no multiple language options included. Bonus materials include a commentary track featuring director Kevin Sullivan and editor Mairin Wilkinson; footage of leading lady Megan Follows' original audition; a look at the making of the film; biographies of the key cast and crew members; and previews of the movie's various sequels and spin-offs. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Member Movie Reviews

Jen M. (dustmite) wrote on 2/26/2009...

0 of 3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Loved, LOVED this movie.
This little actress was fantastic.
I think its a wonderful movie for all ages!

Liz F. (lizzie) from NORTHAMPTON, MA wrote on 2/26/2009...

Heartwarming, captivating, one of the best movies you will see. All ages will love it.

Shim F. wrote on 2/5/2008...

3 of 3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Anne of Green Gables is crazy funny.
So time you can't believe that Anne would do that.
IT's funny to watch because
you might know someone who acts just like Anne of Green Gables.
It's a good story.