---
title: "Poldark"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/poldark-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 127963
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 102
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Poldark (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/poldark-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Poldark is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Drama, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by HTV. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Cornish military captain and member of Parliament faces war and family strife in historical drama."

### Why Watch
- Features a young Ioan Gruffudd in an early role
- Stars John Bowe and Mel Martin

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited plot details available in the synopsis
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with themes of war and smuggling.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/poldark-1996#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Richard Laxton
- **Networks / Studios**: HTV

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Bowe** as *Ross Poldark*
- **Mel Martin** as *Demelza Poldark*
- **Michael Attwell** as *George Warleggan*
- **Ioan Gruffudd** as *Jeremy Poldark*
- **Kelly Reilly** as *Clowance Poldark*
- **Nicholas Gleaves** as *Stephen Cravenson*
- **Hans Matheson** as *Ben Carter*
- **Gabrielle Lloyd** as *Jane Gimlet*
- **James Saxon** as *Prince Regent*
- **Nicholas Rowe** as *Lord Edward Fitzmaurice*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Poldark released?
It was released on October 3, 1996.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is classified as a drama and TV movie.

### Q: Who stars in Poldark?
The film stars John Bowe and Mel Martin.

### Q: Who is featured in an early role?
A young Ioan Gruffudd is featured in one of his earliest roles.

### Q: What is the film about?
A Cornish military captain and member of Parliament is drawn into the war with France while his son falls in with smugglers.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Poldark — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/127963)
- [Poldark (2015 TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poldark_(2015_TV_series))
- [Poldark (TV Series 2015–2019) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt3636060/)
- [Poldark: All 5 Seasons of Aidan Turner's Historical Drama Now ... - Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/poldark-release-date-news)
- [Poldark (1996) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/poldark)
- [Poldark (2015) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/406731-poldark/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*