

Poldark
- Drama
- TV Movie
The Cornish military captain, now a member of Parliament, is drawn into the war with France while his son falls in with smugglers. Historical drama, starring John Bowe and Mel Martin, and featuring a young Ioan Gruffudd in one of his earliest roles.
Poldark is a 1996 historical drama TV movie following a Cornish military captain turned Member of Parliament navigating political intrigue, French conflict, and family turmoil as his son becomes entangled with smugglers. Starring John Bowe and Mel Martin with a young Ioan Gruffudd in an early career role, this adaptation delivers period drama centered on duty, ambition, and personal strife.
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John BoweRoss Poldark
Mel MartinDemelza Poldark
Michael AttwellGeorge Warleggan
Ioan GruffuddJeremy Poldark
Kelly ReillyClowance Poldark
Nicholas GleavesStephen Cravenson
Hans MathesonBen Carter
Gabrielle LloydJane Gimlet
James SaxonPrince Regent
Nicholas RoweLord Edward Fitzmaurice
Andrew ReadmanDr. Dwight Enys
Fiona VictoryCaroline Enys- John BoswallCary Warleggan
Michael TroughtonDuke of Leeds- Sarah CarpenterLady Harriet

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Poldark — frequently asked
When was Poldark released?
Poldark aired on October 3, 1996.
Who stars in this Poldark TV movie?
The film stars John Bowe and Mel Martin, with Ioan Gruffudd appearing in one of his earliest roles.
What is Poldark about?
The story follows a Cornish military captain who is now a Member of Parliament as he becomes involved in conflict with France, while his son falls into smuggling.
Is this the same as the BBC Poldark series?
No, this is a standalone 1996 TV movie adaptation, distinct from other Poldark dramatizations based on Winston Graham's novels.














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