Director: Kevin Sullivan

Starring: Megan Follows, Jonathan Crombie, Colleen Dewhurst, Richard Farnsworth, Schuyler Grant, Patricia Hamilton, Marilyn Lightstone

Synopsis: Megan Follows, Tony Award-winner Colleen Dewhurst (A Moon for the Misbegotten, Annie Hall) and Academy Award-nominee Richard Farnsworth (Comes a Horseman, The Grey Fox, The Natural) give unparalleled performances in this critically-acclaimed motion picture, based on the international best-selling novel. Filmed amidst the spectacular scenery of Prince Edward Island, Canada, this Emmy Award-winning production follows the enchanting life of orphan Anne Shirley (Follows), from her struggles as an adolescent to her triumphs as a young woman. A delicate epic full of wit, style, and emotional power.

Year: 1985

Run Time: 195 min

Emmy Award 1986
Outstanding Children's Program

Emmy Nomination 1986
Outstanding Writing-Miniseries or Special

Peabody Award 1986
Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting in the United States (Kevin Sullivan)

Gemini Awards 1986
Best Dramatic Miniseries
Best Photography
Best Writing
Best Actress (Megan Follows)
Best Supporting Actress (Colleen Dewhurst)
Best Supporting Actor (Richard Farnsworth)
Best Costume Design
Best Music Composition
Best Production Design
Prix Jeunesse 1998
Best Drama (Germany)

TV Guide Award 1986
Most Popular Program (USA)

Grand Award 1997
International Film and Television Festival (New York)

Emily Award 1986 - highest honour of the festival
American Film and Video Festival

Macleans Medal of Merit 1986
Macleans Magazine

Chris Award 1986
Columbus International Film and Video Festival (USA)

Silver Hugo Award 1986
Chicago International Film and Video Festival (USA)

International TV Movie Festival 1986
Nomination for Movie of the Year (USA)

American TV Critics Award 1986
Best Drama

Grant Award 1987
Best TV Program, Houston International Film Festival

Golden Gate Award 1986
San Francisco Film Festival

CFTA Award 1986
Outstanding Personal Achievement in TV

Ohio State Award 1987
Performing Arts and Humanities Award

First Prize 1987
Odyssey Institute Media Award (USA)
For excellence in reporting and concerns for children

The Ruby Slipper 1987
Best Television Special (USA)

Parents Choice Award 1987
Parents Choice for TV Programming (USA)

Excellence in Programming Award 1987
Association of Catholic Communications in Canada

Golden Apple Award 1987
Best of National Educational Film and Video Festival (USA)
Christopher Award
Catholic Education Association (USA)