It's gone without a trace in sight
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.
Director: Paddy Russell
Cast: Robin Ellis, Vivien Heilbron, Martin Jarvis, Kathleen Byron, Peter Sallis, Colin Baker, Stephen Rea, Pat Gorman
Peter McGinn - 8/10
It was sort of a hoot to see Robin Ellis play a role other than his signature performance as Ross Poldark in another 1970s series. The acting in this version of the Wilkie Collins classic novel felt a bit constrained to me and might have benefited from a bit more passion or emotion. But overall I enjoyed this production of one of the first mystery novels ever written. I haven''t read the book,...
August 29, 2020
It's gone without a trace in sight
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.
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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…
3h 45m
January 1, 1972
Paddy Russell
Robin Ellis, Vivien Heilbron, Martin Jarvis
Drama, TV Movie, Thriller
