Episode #1.1
DramaHistoryRomance
In 1783, Ross Poldark returns from the American wars to his native Cornwall to find his home in shambles and his betrothed engaged to another.
Director
Christopher Barry
Writers
Winston Graham, Jack Pulman
Stars
Robin Ellis, Jill Townsend, Clive Francis
Release Date
May 8, 1977
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
🎭 Top Cast
Robin Ellis
as Ross Poldark
Jill Townsend
as Elizabeth Chynoweth
Clive Francis
as Francis Poldark
Norma Streader
as Verity Poldark
Frank Middlemass
as Charles Poldark
Nicholas Selby
as Nicholas Warleggan
Paul Curran
as Jud Paynter
Mary Wimbush
as Prudie Paynter
👤
Ruth Trouncer
as Mrs. Chynoweth
👤
John Baskcomb
as Nat Pearce
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Color
Color
Filming Location
Cornwall, England, UK
Production
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Lionheart Television International, London Film Productions
🏷️ Keywords
loss of fatherescaped prisoner of wardebtunclesquire
🎯 Categories
DramaHistoryRomance
📖 Synopsis
In 1783, Ross Poldark returns from the American wars to his native Cornwall to find his home in shambles and his betrothed engaged to another.