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Frenchman's Creek (1998)

Movie ★ 6.0 120 min

Seeking to escape the stifling London court society, the beautiful headstrong Lady Dona St. Columb flees to her family estate on the Cornish coast. Her new freedom swiftly brings her into contact with the dashingly handsome French privateer Jean Aubrey who sweeps her off her feet and into a world of adventure on the high seas very different from her dull and boring life at court with her husband Sir Harry. Together with Jean Aubrey and her enigmatic servant William, Lady Dona conceives a daring plan to steal a ship right from under the noses of the English authorities. The theft enrages the authorities who make every effort to trap the French Pirate. However, as the noose begins to tighten around the lovers, Lady Dona is faced with the dilemma of duty and children with Sir Harry or freedom and excitement with Jean Aubrey

Patrick Harbinson Writer Ferdinand Fairfax Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 19, 1998
Runtime
120 min
IMDb
tt0179817
Language
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Studio
Carlton Television

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Frequently asked questions

What is Frenchman's Creek about?
Seeking to escape the stifling London court society, the beautiful headstrong Lady Dona St. Columb flees to her family estate on the Cornish coast. Her new freedom swiftly brings her into contact with the dashingly handsome French privateer Jean Aubrey who sweeps her off her feet and into a world of adventure on the high seas very different from her dull and boring life at court with her husband Sir Harry. Together with Jean Aubrey and her enigmatic servant William, Lady Dona conceives a daring plan to steal a ship right from under the noses of the English authorities. The theft enrages the authorities who make every effort to trap the French Pirate. However, as the noose begins to tighten around the lovers, Lady Dona is faced with the dilemma of duty and children with Sir Harry or freedom and excitement with Jean Aubrey
Who directed Frenchman's Creek?
Frenchman's Creek was directed by Ferdinand Fairfax.
Who stars in Frenchman's Creek?
Frenchman's Creek stars Tara Fitzgerald, Anthony Delon, Tim Dutton, James Fleet.
When was Frenchman's Creek released?
Frenchman's Creek is a 1998 drama, history, romance film.
Where can I watch Frenchman's Creek?
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