Overview

A young orphan girl, Portia, goes to live with her well-to-do aunt and uncle. As she is groomed to become a lady, she is confused by the young man who seems to be courting her. Surrounded by pretentious people who have no clue how to deal with teenagers, she soon loses her naïveté and thinks of running away.

Cast

Phyllis Calvert, JoJo Cole, Daniel Chatto, Alice Douglas, Paul Mark Elliott, Samantha Gates, Meryl Hampton, Robert Hardy

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What is "The Death of the Heart" about?

A young orphan girl, Portia, goes to live with her well-to-do aunt and uncle. As she is groomed to become a lady, she is confused by the young man who seems to be courting her. Surrounded by pretentious people who have no clue how to deal with teenagers, she soon loses her naïveté and thinks of running away.

When was "The Death of the Heart" released?

The Death of the Heart was released in 1987.

Who stars in "The Death of the Heart"?

The cast includes Phyllis Calvert, JoJo Cole, Daniel Chatto, Alice Douglas.