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6.2In 1870s New York, spinster heiress Catherine Sloper is courted by the much younger, penniless Morris Townsend, much to the chagrin of her overprotective father. Catherine must decide whether to spend the rest of her life alone, or marry a man interested in her solely for her inheritence.
Released: 1997-10-10115 minDir: Agnieszka HollandDrama, RomanceBox office: $1.9M
Cast
- Jennifer Jason Leigh as Catherine Sloper
- Albert Finney as Dr. Austin Sloper
- Maggie Smith as Aunt Lavinia Penniman
- Ben Chaplin as Morris Townsend
- Judith Ivey as Aunt Elizabeth Almond
- Arthur Laupus as Mr. Almond
Themes
- new york city
- based on novel or book
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Available in 15 languages
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1990s feminist films1997 American films1997 English-language films1997 films1997 romantic drama filmsAmerican romantic drama filmsCaravan Pictures filmsEnglish-language romantic drama filmsFilms based on American novelsFilms based on works by Henry JamesFilms directed by Agnieszka HollandFilms produced by Roger Birnbaum