Synopsis
An adaptation of Henry James' novel about the Countess Eugenia Münster and her brother Robert, expatriate Americans who have grown up in Europe. Returning to prosperous relatives in New England, Eugenia hopes to make an advantageous marriage with a wealthy cousin. While Eugenia encounters obstacles, Robert finds his suit bearing fruit.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes84%
Metacritic64/100
30 audience votes
Key crew
- James IvoryDirector
- Ruth Prawer JhabvalaScreenplay
- Richard RobbinsOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Lee RemickEugenia Young
- Robin EllisRobert Acton
- Wesley AddyMr. Wentworth
- Tim ChoateClifford
- Lisa EichhornGertrude
- Kristin GriffithLizzie Acton
- Nancy NewCharlotte
- Norman SnowMr. Brand
- Helen StenborgMrs. Acton
- Tim WoodwardFelix Young
- Gedda PetryAugustine
Stills
Themes
immigrationmarriagebaronessperiod dramanew england19th century1850s