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5 November 1993 (USA) morePlot:
A butler who sacrificed body and soul to service in the years post World War II realizes too late how misguided his loyalty has been. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 8 Oscars. Another 15 wins & 15 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(8 articles)
Stars Pay Emotional Tributes to Late Merchant (From WENN. 27 May 2005)
Producer Ismail Merchant Dies at 68
(From IMDb News. 25 May 2005)
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Excellent drama moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| John Haycraft | ... | Auctioneer | |
| Christopher Reeve | ... | Jack Lewis | |
| Anthony Hopkins | ... | James Stevens | |
| Emma Thompson | ... | Miss Kenton | |
| Caroline Hunt | ... | Landlady | |
| James Fox | ... | Lord Darlington | |
| Peter Vaughan | ... | William Stevens | |
| Paula Jacobs | ... | Mrs. Mortimer, the cook | |
| Ben Chaplin | ... | Charlie, Head Footman | |
| Steve Dibben | ... | George, Second Footman | |
| Abigail Hopkins | ... | Housemaid (as Abigail Harrison) | |
| Patrick Godfrey | ... | Spencer | |
| Peter Cellier | ... | Sir Leonard Bax | |
| Peter Halliday | ... | Canon Tufnell | |
| Hugh Grant | ... | Reginald Cardinal |
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134 minColor:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:L | USA:PG | South Korea:15 | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Chile:TE | Finland:S | France:U | Germany:6 | Ireland:G | Netherlands:AL | Norway:A | Peru:PT | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:Btl | UK:U | Canada:PGFun Stuff
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Continuity: (or possibly just character error) At the very beginning Miss Kenton mentions a conference "back in 1936". At the very end of the film, Lewis asks, "Isn't this the same room where we all attended that banquet back in 1935?" moreQuotes:
James Stevens: If two members of staff have to fall in love and decide to get married, there's nothing one can say. But what I do find a major irritation are those persons who are simply going from post to post looking for romance. moreSoundtrack:
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Anthony Hopkins as Mr. Stevens in The Remains of the Day made for truly excellent drama. His portrayal of the dedicated butler was picture perfect. He conveyed all the controlled subtleties of his character with great conviction. Stevens' dedication to his profession above all other considerations was both admirable and sad. All his interactions felt genuine and his personal journey was set wonderfully against the historical setting of World War II era Europe. Even the Nazi angle was considered with a more even hand than it is usually treated with. The practical considerations of the politicians of the time added a great sense of realism. The high profile supporting cast was also in top form though make no mistake this is Hopkins' film. Strongly recommended, 9/10.