Love in a city where class governs all

Our Mutual Friend

7.8 (20 votes)• 1998• 90m•Ended

Drama

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After his father's will stipulates he must marry Bella Wilfer to inherit his fortune, John Harmon fakes his death to avoid the marriage and the threats on his life. He returns as John Rokesmith and becomes the secretary for the Boffins, who inherit Harmon's estate following his alleged death.

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Production Details

Languages: English

Director: Julian Farino

Starring Cast: Steven Mackintosh, Anna Friel, Peter Vaughan, Pam Ferris, Keeley Hawes, Dominic Mafham

Cast

Steven Mackintosh

John Harmon / John Rokesmith

Anna Friel

Bella Harmon / Bella Wilfer

Peter Vaughan

Nicodemus 'Noddy' Boffin

Pam Ferris

Henrietta Boffin

Keeley Hawes

Elizabeth 'Lexie' Hexam

Dominic Mafham

Mortimer Lightwood

Paul McGann

Eugene Wrayburn

Kenneth Cranham

Silas Wegg

Timothy Spall

Mr Venus

Anthony Calf

Alfred Lammle

Doon Mackichan

Sophronia Lammle

David Bradley

Roger 'Rogue' Riderhood

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