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Jamaica Inn (2014)
Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe
Overview
Jamaica Inn is set in 1820. It tells the story of Mary Yellan (Jessica Brown Findlay) who lives with Aunt Patience (Joanne Whalley) after her mother dies. Mary finds Aunt Patience under the spell of her husband, Joss Merlyn (Sean Harris) after she arrives at Jamaica Inn. She soon realises that the inn has no guests and it is being used as the hub of Joss’ ‘free’ trade. Mary becomes attracted to Jem Merlyn (Matthew McNulty), Joss’ younger brother who is a petty thief. Mary meets Francis Davey (Ben Daniels), the parish vicar, and his sister Hannah (Shirley Henderson).
Length 177 minutes
Actors
Shirley Henderson | Joanne Whalley | Sean Harris | Matthew McNulty | Jessica Brown Findlay