Factual error: The Douglas firs or Redwoods shown at the front of Longbourn (Groombridge Place) were not introduced to the UK before 1827, but the film is set in 1797.
Pride & Prejudice (2005)
1 factual error
Directed by: Joe Wright
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Keira Knightley, Rosamund Pike, Jena Malone, Brenda Blethyn, Matthew Macfadyen, Talulah Riley
Revealing mistake: On many occasions throughout the film, Keira Knightley's real, short hair can be seen under her wig.
Mr. Darcy: Miss Elizabeth. I have struggled in vain and I can bear it no longer. These past months have been a torment. I came to Rosings with the single object of seeing you... I had to see you. I have fought against my better judgment, my family's expectations, the inferiority of your birth by rank and circumstance. All these things I am willing to put aside and ask you to end my agony.
Elizabeth Bennet: I don't understand.
Mr. Darcy: I love you.
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Question: Does anyone know the name of the composer who wrote the actual music performed by Lizzie and Georgiana as well as music for the movie itself?
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Answer: The composer is called Dario Marinelli, the pianist is Jean-Yves Thibaudet. Marinelli composed the music that Lizzy and Georgiana play. The only thing he hasn't composed is the piece that Darcy and Lizzy dance to at the Netherfield Ball, which is a piece from Henry Purcell.