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Ammonite

Fossil hunter Mary Anning lives a near-solitary existence in Lyme Regis. One day, paleontologist Roderick Murchison arrives in her shop with his wife, asking to be allowed to learn her techniques.

Acclaimed but overlooked fossil hunter Mary Anning lives a near-solitary existence with her mother in Lyme Regis. One day, amateur paleontologist Roderick Murchison arrives in her shop with his invalid wife, asking to be allowed to learn her hunting techniques.

When Roderick departs on an expedition, he leaves Charlotte in Lyme, and asks Mary to keep an eye on his infirm wife.

1 hour, 49 minutes

Last on

Sun 13 Aug 2023 22:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Mary Anning Kate Winslet
Charlotte Murchison Saoirse Ronan
Elizabeth Philpot Fiona Shaw
Molly Anning Gemma Jones
Roderick Murshison James McArdle
Dr Lieberson Alec Secareanu
Director Francis Lee
Writer Francis Lee

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