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A Quiet Passion
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A Quiet Passion

2016-10-07 · 125 min · ★ 6.0

Drama

The story of American poet Emily Dickinson from her early days as a young schoolgirl to her later years as a reclusive, unrecognized artist.

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Directors
Terence Davies
Production companies
Gilbson & MacLeod, WeatherVane Productions, Screen Flanders, Hurricane Films, Potemkino, SCOPE Pictures, Double Dutch International, Indomitable Entertainment
Countries
United Kingdom, Belgium, Canada, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 8,138,338
Revenue
USD 1,864,266

Top Cast

Cynthia NixonCynthia NixonEmily Dickinson
Jennifer EhleJennifer EhleVinnie Dickinson
Keith CarradineKeith CarradineEdward Dickinson
Emma BellEmma BellYoung Emily Dickinson
Sara VertongenSara VertongenMiss Lyon
Duncan DuffDuncan DuffAustin Dickinson
Jodhi MayJodhi MaySusan Gilbert
Joanna BaconJoanna BaconEmily Norcross
Benjamin WainwrightBenjamin WainwrightYoung Austin Dickinson
Catherine BaileyCatherine BaileyVryling Buffum
Annette BadlandAnnette BadlandAunt Elizabeth
Noémie SchellensMabel Loomis Todd
Rose WilliamsRose WilliamsYoung Vinnie Dickinson
Miles RichardsonMiles RichardsonPastor
Eric LorenEric LorenReverend Wadsworth
Stefan MenaulMr. Emmons
Maurice CassiersPhotographer
Barney GloverBarney GloverDancing Soldier
Simone MilsdochterSimone MilsdochterMrs. Wadsworth
Yasmin DewildeMaggie Maher

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