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Clarissa(1991)
51%
8 Votes
Overview
A virtuous young woman is oppressed by her ambitious family and a rake who's becomes obsessed with her. Based on the 1749 novel Clarissa by Samuel Richardson.
Type: Miniseries
Status: Ended
Languages: English
Countries:
United Kingdom
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Production Companies:
Top 6 Billed Cast
Cathryn Harrison
Jonny Phillips
Lynsey Baxter
Saskia Wickham
Sean Bean
Sean Pertwee
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