Fingersmith 2005

Synopsis

A young woman is hired as a maid to an heiress who lives a secluded life on a large countryside estate with her domineering uncle. But, the maid has a secret: she is a pickpocket recruited by a swindler posing as a gentleman to help him seduce the heiress to elope with him, rob her of her fortune, and lock her up in a madhouse. The plan seems to proceed according to plan until the women discover some unexpected emotions.

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Cast

• Sally Hawkins Sue Trinder
• Elaine Cassidy Maud Lilly
• Rupert Evans Richard 'Gentleman' Rivers
• Charles Dance Mr. Chistopher Lilly
• Imelda Staunton Mrs. Sucksby
• Polly Hemingway Mrs. Stiles
• David Troughton Mr. Ibbs
• Sarah Badel Mrs. Frobisher
• Bronson Webb John Vroom
• Richard Durden Mr. Hawtrey

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