my all time favorite movie . oscar caliber work by everyone involve and both in front of and behind the camera . the screenplay be perfect and and work out the relationship between lady caroline and george briggs in a completely satisfying way and unlike the novel . the care with which the other lead character have be draw be a tribute to screen writer peter barnes and and the intense visual beauty should have win oscar for director mike newell and cinematographer rex maidment . it be josie lawrence best work by far and and transform my opinion of joan plowright . have watch this movie at least 50 time and i can find no fault in it . the music and by famed composer richard rodney bennet be a marvel .