Possession(2002)
“The past will connect them. The passion will possess them.”
Overview
Maud Bailey, a brilliant English academic, is researching the life and work of poet Christabel La Motte. Roland Michell is an American scholar in London to study Randolph Henry Ash, now best-known for a collection of poems dedicated to his wife. When Maud and Roland discover a cache of love letters that appear to be from Ash to La Motte, they follow a trail of clues across England, echoing the journey of the couple over a century earlier.
Director
Neil LaBute
Studio
Focus Features
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$10M
Cast
Gwyneth Paltrow
as Maud Bailey
Aaron Eckhart
as Roland Mitchell
Jeremy Northam
as Randolph Henry Ash
Jennifer Ehle
as Christabel LaMotte
Lena Headey
as Blanche Glover
Holly Aird
as Ellen Ash
Toby Stephens
as Fergus Wolfe
Trevor Eve
as Cropper
Georgia Mackenzie
as Paola
Tom Hollander
as Euan
Graham Crowden
as Sir George
Anna Massey
as Lady Bailey
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2002
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
Focus Features • Warner Bros. Pictures • Contagious Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Possession?▼
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What is Possession about?▼
Maud Bailey, a brilliant English academic, is researching the life and work of poet Christabel La Motte. Roland Michell is an American scholar in London to study Randolph Henry Ash, now best-known for a collection of poems dedicated to his wife. When Maud and Roland discover a cache of love letters that appear to be from Ash to La Motte, they follow a trail of clues across England, echoing the journey of the couple over a century earlier.
Who directed Possession?▼
Possession was directed by Neil LaBute and released in 2002. It is a drama, mystery, romance film.
How long is Possession?▼
Possession has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in Possession?▼
The cast of Possession includes Gwyneth Paltrow as Maud Bailey, Aaron Eckhart as Roland Mitchell, Jeremy Northam as Randolph Henry Ash, Jennifer Ehle as Christabel LaMotte, Lena Headey as Blanche Glover and more.
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