Anne of Green Gables (1985)

Name: Anne of Green Gables
Rating: 8.8

Rating: 8.8

Synopsis

Anne Shirley, an orphan, is fostered by farmer Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla, who were expecting a boy to be sent them to help with their farm work. They accept Anne, who quickly endears herself to them and to the local villagers.

First Air Date: 1985-12-01

Last Air Date: 1985-12-02

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 2

Networks: CBC Television

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Top Cast

Megan Follows as Anne Shirley
Colleen Dewhurst as Marilla Cuthbert
Richard Farnsworth as Matthew Cuthbert
Jonathan Crombie as Gilbert Blythe
Charmion King as Aunt Josephine
Schuyler Grant as Diana Barry
Jackie Burroughs as Mrs. Amelia Evans
Patricia Hamilton as Rachel Lynde
Marilyn Lightstone as Miss Muriel Stacy

Seasons

Miniseries (1985)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Anne of Green Gables (1) (1985-12-01)

Anne of Green Gables follows the life of an orphan called Anne Shirley from her childhood to her teenage years. At the beginning of the 20th century at Prince Edward Island, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, two middle aged brother and sister come to realize the need to get some help to run their Green Gables farm and decide to adopt an orphan boy. However, due to a mistake, a very special girl is sent to them. Anne's character is the opposite of Marilla's, and despite the initial decision to send the girl back, she decides to let her stay on trial. It won't take long for the girl to change Marilla's mind and make her aware that ever since Anne's arrival, their lives have changed for the best.
Ep. 2: Anne of Green Gables (2) (1985-12-02)

Anne of Green Gables follows the life of an orphan called Anne Shirley from her childhood to her teenage years. At the beginning of the 20th century at Prince Edward Island, Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, two middle aged brother and sister come to realize the need to get some help to run their Green Gables farm and decide to adopt an orphan boy. However, due to a mistake, a very special girl is sent to them. Anne's character is the opposite of Marilla's, and despite the initial decision to send the girl back, she decides to let her stay on trial. It won't take long for the girl to change Marilla's mind and make her aware that ever since Anne's arrival, their lives have changed for the best.