Clarissa

Clarissa

Clarissa

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Clarissa

1991- 1991

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

4.9(7 votes)

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Drama

Overview

A virtuous young woman is oppressed by her ambitious family and a rake who's becomes obsessed with her. Based on the 1749 novel Clarissa by Samuel Richardson.

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BBC

Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

Cathryn Harrison

Unknown Role

Cathryn Harrison

Acting

Jonny Phillips

Unknown Role

Jonny Phillips

Acting

Lynsey Baxter

Unknown Role

Lynsey Baxter

Acting

Saskia Wickham

Unknown Role

Saskia Wickham

Acting

Sean Bean

Unknown Role

Sean Bean

Acting

Sean Pertwee

Unknown Role

Sean Pertwee

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