In 19th-century England, a misanthropic weaver named Silas Marner hoards his gold. But his life changes when his gold is stolen, and then a baby girl wanders into his life. He raises little Eppie, but her real father is not far away. (from IMDB).
Kingsley's character: Silas Marner
Sir Ben was nominated at the 1986 BAFTAs for Best Actor.