I Capture the Castle

I Capture the Castle

113 mins | Drama, Romance | May 9, 2003

A love story set in 1930s England that follows 17-year-old Cassandra Mortmain, and the fortunes of her eccentric family, struggling to survive in a decaying English castle. Based on Dodie Smith's 1948 novel with the same name.

I Capture the Castle

113 mins | Drama, Romance | May 9, 2003

I Capture the Castle
A love story set in 1930s England that follows 17-year-old Cassandra Mortmain, and the fortunes of her eccentric family, struggling to survive in a decaying English castle. Based on Dodie Smith's 1948 novel with the same name.
IMDb rating 6.8
Producers BBC, Isle of Man Film Commission, Trademark Films, Take 3 Partnership
Original title I Capture the Castle
Directors Vicky Marks, Phil Booth, Sue Hills, Guy Heeley, Tim Fywell
Writers Heidi Thomas, Irena Brignull, Dodie Smith

Cast

Romola Garai

as Cassandra Mortmain

Rose Byrne

as Rose Mortmain

Tara Fitzgerald

as Topaz Mortmain

Bill Nighy

as James Mortmain

Henry Thomas

as Simon Cotton

Henry Cavill

as Stephen Colley

Marc Blucas

as Neil Cotton

Sinéad Cusack

as Mrs Cotton

Joe Sowerbutts

as Thomas

Sophie Stuckey

as Cassandra (aged 7)

David Bamber

as Vicar

James Faulkner

as Aubrey Fox-Cotton

Sarah Woodward

as Leda Fox-Cotton

Dolly Wells

as Fur Department Vendeuse

James Warrior

as Station Master

Christopher Ettridge

as Station Bystander

Helena Little

as Mother

Florence Jones

as Rose (aged 10)

Harrison Ward

as Thomas (aged 4)

Jean Warren

as Waitress in Café

Bernadette Windsor

as Girl in Café