This is a long and faithful adaptation of the book. The acting from the lead, Anne Firbank is excellent, although she was, perhaps a little too old to be playing Anne. The supporting cast are good, although the actress playing Louisa over does her giggling and Captain Benick does not come across as very convincing.
Brian Marshall is a believable Captain Wentworth, but could be a little more dashing. The length of the production does make some scenes and dialogue over long and the contrast in lights between the internal and the external shots is very noticeable.
Anne's choice of clothes also borders on the bizarre, where did they find that green check dress? I don't think they had nylon in the 1800s!
All that aside, it is still an excellent production considering that it was made in 1971. The final scenes where Anne and Captain Wentworth are reunited and wander around the streets of Bath are particularly well done.
A must for all Jane Austen romantics!