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Anne of Green Gables- The Continuing Story (2000) (TV)
  • Caption: Anne of Green Gables- The Continuing Story (2000) (TV)
  • Description: This gorgeous adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic children's story is well worth watching with the whole family. Produced for Canadian television, it's one of those rare productions that actually sticks to the book and even enhances it through first-rate performances and an excellent script. Set on bucolic Prince Edward Island in the late 19th century, "Anne of Green Gables" is the story of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and headstrong orphan. When brother and sister Marilla and Mathew Cuthbert decide to adopt an orphan boy to help Matthew work the farm, they are astonished when Anne arrives at the train station by mistake. "What use is she to us?" grumbles the gruff Marilla. "We might be of some use to her," answers Matthew, who has taken an instant liking to the talkative Anne. As Anne grows up, her adventures are both hilarious and moving. It's a delight to watch as she forms a friendship with the beautiful Diana and her admirer--the dashing Gilbert Blythe--then dyes her hair green, cracks a slate over Gilbert's head when he calls her "Carrots," and finds a sympathetic teacher who encourages her to attend college.
    Richard Farnsworth is perfect as the shy and gentle bachelor Matthew, who confides to Anne that he never went courting because "I would have had to say something." Colleen Dewhurst delivers a nuanced and powerful performance as Marilla, a seemingly cold-hearted spinster whose no-nonsense exterior conceals a warm heart. And as Anne, Megan Follows strikes the perfect note, maturing from freckle-faced orphan to elegant and poised young woman. "

    Directed by
    Stefan Scaini

    Writing credits
    Kevin Sullivan (writer) and
    Laurie Pearson (writer)

    Lucy Maud Montgomery characters

    Cast (in credits order)
    Megan Follows ... Anne Shirley Blythe

    Jonathan Crombie ... Gilbert Blythe
    Schuyler Grant ... Diana Barry Wright
    Patricia Hamilton ... Rachel Lynde

    Greg Spottiswood ... Fred Wright

    Cameron Daddo ... Jack Garrison Jr.
    Douglas Campbell ... Dr. Powell
    Janet-Laine Green ... Maud Montrose
    Martha Henry ... Kit Garrison
    Barry Morse ... Mr. Winfield
    Dan Lett ... Mr. Owen
    Nigel Bennett ... Fergus Keegan
    David Gardner ... Mr. Dodd
    Jill Frappier ... Mrs. Dodd
    R.D. Reid ... Reverend Morgan

    Zack Ward ... Moody Spurgeon
    Miranda de Pencier ... Josie Pye Spurgeon
    Dalene Irvine ... Ginny Andrews
    Maggie Huculak ... Female V.A.D.
    Sonia Laplante ... Colette
    Robin Stevan ... V.A.D. Driver
    Brenda Robins ... Field Nurse
    Kate Hemblen ... Nurse Tilda

    Colette Stevenson ... Mrs. Findlay
    Andrew Dinner ... Brian Findlay

    Shannon Lawson ... Elsie James
    Victoria Snow ... Margaret Bush
    Billy Parrott ... Alan (Diana's Driver)
    Kyra Harper ... Dishevelled Woman
    Michael Cameron ... Fred Jr.
    Brad Austin ... Winfield Receptionist
    Toni Ellwand ... Mrs. Tweed
    Peter Graham ... Mr. Tweed
    Lisa Messinger ... Front Desk Nurse
    Diane Douglas ... Bellevue Matron
    Art Kitching ... Belmont Clerk
    David Clement ... Mr. Chambers

    Meredith McGeachie ... Red Cross Woman #1
    Gordon Jocelyn ... Dr. Stuart
    Rosemary Radcliffe ... Mrs. Barry
    Alexa Gilmour ... Red Cross Woman #2
    Doug Samuels ... Canadian Captain

    Chaz Thorne ... Canadian Soldier #2
    Patrick McManus ... Canadian Lieutenant
    François Klanfer ... Neufchateau Priest
    David Danzon ... Neufchateau Soldier

    Carlo Rota ... Cockney Driver
    Neil Girvan ... Boulogne Doctor

    Matthew Edison ... Embassy Clerk
    Nancy Kee ... Red Cross Official
    Richard McMillan ... Canadian Embassy Clerk
    Kevin Hare ... Journalist #1
    Kevin Wall ... Journalist #2
    Scott Maudsley ... Officer Findlay
    Jason Noël ... Chauffeur
    Donna Goodhand ... Middle Aged Lady
    Francois Byron ... Le Havre Guard
    Olivier L'Ecuyer ... French Soldier
    Steve Zirnis ... Park Specker
    Paul Eves ... Jack's Associate
    Normand Bissonnette ... LaCapelle Soldier
    Timm Zemanek ... Sollicitor
    Peter Langley ... Peasant Farmer
    Robert Bidaman ... Senior Surgeon
    Darrin Brown ... Canadian Soldier
    rest of cast listed alphabetically:
    Andrée Bernard ... Gertrude
    Colleen Dewhurst ... Marilla Cuthbert (archive footage) (uncredited)

    Richard Farnsworth ... Matthew Cuthbert (archive footage) (uncredited)
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  • Movie: Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story
  • Id: 11331296
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