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Anne of Green Gables
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Anne of Green Gables

1985-12-01 · 195 min · ★ 8.1

Family · Drama

Anne Shirley, an orphan, is fostered by farmer Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla, who were expecting a boy to be sent them to help with their farm work. They accept Anne, who quickly endears herself to them and to the local villagers.

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Directors
Kevin Sullivan
Production companies
Sullivan Entertainment
Countries
United States of America, Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Megan FollowsMegan FollowsAnne Shirley
Colleen DewhurstColleen DewhurstMarilla Cuthbert
Richard FarnsworthRichard FarnsworthMatthew Cuthbert
Patricia HamiltonPatricia HamiltonRachel Lynde
Marilyn LightstoneMarilyn LightstoneMiss Muriel Stacey
Schuyler GrantSchuyler GrantDiana Barry
Jonathan CrombieJonathan CrombieGilbert Blythe
Charmion KingAunt Josephine
Jackie BurroughsJackie BurroughsMrs. Amelia Evans
Rosemary RadcliffeMrs. Elizabeth Barry
Joachim HansenJoachim HansenJohn Sadler
Christiane KrügerChristiane KrügerMrs. Allan
Cedric SmithCedric SmithRev. Allan
Paul BrownMr. Phillips
Miranda de PencierMiranda de PencierJosie Pye
Trish NettletonJane Andrews
Jennifer InchJennifer InchRuby Gillis
Jayne EastwoodJayne EastwoodMrs. Hammond
Dawn GreenhalghDawn GreenhalghMrs. Cadbury
Jack MatherStation Master

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