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Overview

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7.0/10   2,521 votes
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Director:
Philip Haas
Writers:
A.S. Byatt (novel)
Belinda Haas (writer)
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Release Date:
26 January 1996 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Romance more
Tagline:
An Elegant Seduction. An Erotic Deception. A Stunning Revelation.
Plot:
In the 1800s a naturalist marries into a family of British aristocrats. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations more
User Comments:
Brilliant film; one of the year's best! more (59 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Mark Rylance ... William Adamson

Kristin Scott Thomas ... Matty Crompton
Patsy Kensit ... Eugenia Alabaster Adamson
Jeremy Kemp ... Sir Harald Alabaster
Douglas Henshall ... Edgar Alabaster
Annette Badland ... Lady Alabaster
Chris Larkin ... Robin
Anna Massey ... Miss Mead
Saskia Wickham ... Rowena Alabaster
Lindsay Thomas ... Lady Alabaster's Maid
Michelle Sylvester ... Margaret Alabaster
Clare Lovell ... Elaine Alabaster
Jenny Lovell ... Edith Alabaster
Oona Haas ... Alice Alabaster
Angus Hodder ... Guy Alabaster
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for strong sexuality and graphic nudity.
Runtime:
116 min
Country:
USA | UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR

Fun Stuff

Goofs:
Continuity: William and Matty both cast at least three shadows on the door, despite being only lit by a single candle. more
Quotes:
Matty Crompton: I wish humankind would create such altruistic virtues, but sometimes I think socialism may never be realized. more
Movie Connections:
Featured in The 69th Annual Academy Awards (1997) (TV) more

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16 out of 18 people found the following comment useful.
Brilliant film; one of the year's best!, 6 March 1999
9/10
Author: pied from Ohio

One of the most intricate, well-made films I've seen. The acting is tremendous, the imagery is subtle yet stunning. A film which makes one think of the intricacies of human relationships. The pilgrimage of the hero from the brutal Amazon to "civilized" society which he finds to be anything but civilized in spite of the gorgeous trappings of the upper aristocracy. Highly recommended!

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