The intelligent and spirited Elizabeth Bennet is one of five daughters -- which, during that era, meant trouble: because women cannot inherit, upon her father's death her family's home will become the property of their nearest male relative. Only marriage, preferably to someone wealthy, can ensure her security.

But the proud young lady instantly takes offense when Mr. Darcy, a promising newcomer in town, doesn't seem quite admiring enough, and she spurns his advances.

Slowly and painfully, Elizabeth realizes her error, but not before it seems she has lost Mr. Darcy forever.

The bicentennial production of Jane Austen's novel is given the most lavish treatment yet, by UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS director Simon Langton in this television mini-series. The classic novel of manners, society, and love includes much of Austen's rich commentary on human nature, and features extensive, gorgeous location shooting in and around historic English country homes.

Developed for television in association with Chestermead Ltd.

Broadcast originally in the USA on A&E, the Arts & Entertainment Network, January 14, 15 & 16, 1996.

Released to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the novel's writing!!

• Attractive Retail Box
• Genre: Dramas, British, Drama, Romance, Mini-Series, Recommended, Period Piece, Gentry
• Rating: Not Rated (MPAA)
• Starring: David Bamber, Crispin Bonham-Carter, Anna Chancellor, Jennifer Ehle, Colin Firth, Susannah Harker, Adrian Lukis, Julia Sawalha, Alison Steadman, Benjamin Whitrow
• Directed By: Simon Langton
• Release Information:
• Studio: A & E Home Video
• Theatrical Release Date: January 14, 1996
• DVD Release Date: September 25, 2001
• Run Time: 300 minutes
• Production Company: A & E Home Video
• Package Type: Box Set
• DVD Features:
• Encoding: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only). This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries.
• Aspect Ratio(s):
• Widescreen anamorphic - 2.35:1
• Available Audio Tracks:
• English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
• Language: English
• Closed Captioned: No
• Bonus Features:
• Completely Digitally Remastered for the Ultimate in Picture and Sound Quality
• First Ever Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1) Presentation in the U.S.
• Behind-the-Scenes Featurette: The Making of Pride and Prejudice
• Jane Austin Biography/ Bibliography
• Talent Biographies/ Filmographies
• Collectible 8-Page Booklet
• Interactive Features:
• Scene Access
• Interactive Menus

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