A young lawyer from London, Mr. Ashton, and his best friend are hiking across Dartmoor. When he twists his ankle, Ashton is forced to seek help at a nearby farmhouse and stays there for a few days. Innocent beauty Megan David catches the attention of Ashton. He decides to stay longer, and he and Megan fall in love, much to the displeasure of Megan's aunt and her loutish son.
Cast
James Wilby
Frank Ashton
Imogen Stubbs
Megan David
Susannah York
Mrs. Dora Narracombe
Kenneth Colley
Jim
Jerome Flynn
Joe Narracombe
Sophie Ward
Stella Halliday
John Elmes
Phil Halliday
Sukie Smith
Betsy Beecher, Betsy
Harry Burton
Garton
Camilla Power
Sabina Halliday
Juliette Fleming
Freda Halliday
John Savident
Bank Clerk
Rachel Joyce
Post Office Girl
Crew
Piers Haggard
Director
Penelope Mortimer
Writer
John Galsworthy
Short Story
Ralph Sheldon
Editor
Kenneth MacMillan
Director of Photography
Danton Rissner
Producer
Leo Austin
Production Design
Celestia Fox
Casting
Jenny Beavan
Costume Design
Stevie Hall
Hairstylist
Nick Forder
Makeup Artist
David Hildyard
Sound Recordist
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Diane Dancklefsen
Art Direction
Richard Elton
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