The Moonstone

The Moonstone

225 mins | Drama, Thriller, TV Movie | Jan. 1, 1972

Adaptation of the classic novel. A priceless jewel, originally plundered from a Hindu shrine, is presented to Rachel Verinder on her 18th birthday. The jewel goes missing and suspicion falls over the household, threatening to destroy someone close to Rachel's heart.

The Moonstone

225 mins | Drama, Thriller, TV Movie | Jan. 1, 1972

The Moonstone
Adaptation of the classic novel. A priceless jewel, originally plundered from a Hindu shrine, is presented to Rachel Verinder on her 18th birthday. The jewel goes missing and suspicion falls over the household, threatening to destroy someone close to Rachel's heart.
Producers BBC
Original title The Moonstone
Directors Paddy Russell
Writers Alistair Bell, Wilkie Collins, Hugh Leonard

Cast

Robin Ellis

as Franklin Blake

Vivien Heilbron

as Rachel Verinder

Martin Jarvis

as Godfrey Ablewhite

Kathleen Byron

as Lady Verinder

Peter Sallis

as Mr. Buff

Colin Baker

as John Herncastle

Stephen Rea

as Major Frayne

Pat Gorman

as Baker / Plain Clothes Man

Albert Moses

as Treasury Guard

Marguerite Young

as Mrs. Threadgall

Sherrie Hewson

as Charity Ablewhite

Georgina Simpson

as Grace Ablewhite