Francesca Annis
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Francesca Annis (born 14 May 1945) is an English actress. She is known for television roles in Reckless (1998), Wives and Daughters (1999), Deceit (2000) and Cranford (2007). A six-time BAFTA TV Award nominee, she won the 1979 BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress for the ITV serial Lillie. Her film appearances include Krull (1983), Dune (1984), The Debt Collector (1999) and The Libertine (2004). Description above from the Wikipedia article Francesca Annis, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Francesca Annis Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Francesca Annis reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Francesca Annis's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of Francesca Annis's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Wood Demon, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Francesca Annis Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Francesca Annis's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Francesca Annis has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hamlet | Ghost | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | King of Thieves | Lyn Reader | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Toil And Trouble: Making 'Macbeth' | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Loving Miss Hatto | Joyce Hatto | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Shifty | Valerie | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Revolver | Lily Walker | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Libertine | Countess | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Copenhagen | Margrethe Bohr | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Onegin | Katiusha (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Debt Collector | Val Dryden | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Milk | Harriet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Reckless: The Sequel | Anna Fairley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Doomsday Gun | Sophie | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | A Haunting Harmony | David's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Weep No More, My Lady | Leila | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Absolute Hell | Elizabeth Collier | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Romeo.Juliet | Juliet (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Onassis: The Richest Man in the World | Jacqueline Kennedy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Under the Cherry Moon | Mrs. Wellington | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | El río de oro | Dubarry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Dune | Lady Jessica | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Secret Adversary | Tuppence | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Krull | Widow of the Web | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Maze | Catherine Frode | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Destination Dune | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Coming Out of the Ice | Galina | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Why Didn't They Ask Evans? | Lady Frances Derwent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Comedy of Errors | Luciana | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Wood Demon | Helen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Sign It Death | Tracy Conway | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Penny Gold | Delphi / Diane | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Peer Gynt | Solveig | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Short Cut to Haifa | Sister Clare | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Macbeth | Lady Macbeth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Walking Stick | Arabella Dainton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Sky Pirate | Uptight Girl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Run with the Wind | Jean Parker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Pleasure Girls | Sally | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Flipper's New Adventure | Gwen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Eyes of Annie Jones | Annie Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Saturday Night Out | Jean | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Murder Most Foul | Sheila Upward | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Crooks in Cloisters | June | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | West 11 | Phyl | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Cleopatra | Eiras | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | His and Hers | Wanda | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | No Kidding | Priscilla | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Young Jacobites | Jean | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Carry On Teacher | Schoolgirl (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Cat Gang | Sylvia | Hit | Similar → |
Francesca Annis - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Francesca Annis?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Francesca Annis is "The Wood Demon" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Francesca Annis acted in?
Francesca Annis has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Francesca Annis?
Other notable films include "Peer Gynt", "The Comedy of Errors", and "Run with the Wind".