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RUNTIME
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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
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The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister
2010 1h 30m EN
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★6.5TMDB · 63
DramaRomanceTV Movie
Synopsis
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A lesbian in the 1800s who keeps a detailed account of her life written in coded diaries attempts to live independently while juggling an affair with a married woman.
“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”
Where to watch · US
Cast
Maxine Peake
Anne Lister
Anna Madeley
Mariana Belcombe
Susan Lynch
Isabella Norcliffe
Christine Bottomley
Ann Walker
Gemma Jones
Aunt Lister
Alan David
Uncle Lister
Richenda Carey
Mrs Priestley
Michael Culkin
Charles Lawton
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- James Kent
- Writers
- Jane English
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United Kingdom
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ERA
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Released 16 years ago.
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by James Kent, shot by Lukas Strebel. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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DIRECTOR
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Editor Ben Lester shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
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CAST
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Maxine Peake and Anna Madeley and Susan Lynch carry the top of the cast.
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WILD
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IMDB entry: tt1555126 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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WILD
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Only 63 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
James Kent directs. Lukas Strebel behind the camera. Ben Lester cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
- 2Released 16 years ago.
- 3Directed by James Kent, shot by Lukas Strebel. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 4Editor Ben Lester shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
- 5Maxine Peake and Anna Madeley and Susan Lynch carry the top of the cast.
- 6IMDB entry: tt1555126 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
- 7Only 63 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Lukas Strebel
- Editing
- Ben Lester
- Production design
- Chris Truelove
- Costume design
- Theresa Rymer
- Makeup / hair
- Joyce Dean
- Stunt coordinator
- Elaine Ford
- Runtime
- 90 min · 1h 30m
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- EN
- Certification (US)
- 12
Also by
James Kent
Trailers & featurettes
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Production companies
Who made it
Oxford Films
GB
Key crew
- Third Assistant DirectorWill Cummins
- Costume DesignTheresa Rymer
- Property MasterNoel Cowell
- Boom OperatorDan Dewsnap
- Production DesignChris Truelove
- Production AccountantEmma McClelland
- GafferChristoph Schobert
- Hair DesignerJoyce Dean
- First Assistant DirectorLee Trevor
- Production CoordinatorAmy Mobley
- Script SupervisorJane Burrows
- Unit ManagerMatthew Bowden
- Costume SupervisorJoanne Evans
- Location ManagerLuc Webster
- Art DirectionRichard Downes
- Executive ProducerNicolas Kent
- Executive ProducerSimon Rockell
- Makeup SupervisorCaroline Greenough
- Hair SupervisorCaroline Greenough
- ColoristPaul Staples
- Sound Effects EditorWayne Brooks
- Production SecretaryKelly Lawlor
- Property BuyerUssal Kalyoncu Smithers
- Second Assistant CameraKim Vinegrad
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- based on true story
- lesbian relationship
- male homosexuality
- 19th century
Release history · US
When it landed
- Theatrical2012-01-2712
