Drama ·Romance · United Kingdom · 1979 · 1h 31m

The Europeans

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Director
James Ivory
Cast
Lee Remick as Eugenia Young Robin Ellis as Robert Acton Wesley Addy as Mr. Wentworth Tim Choate as Clifford Lisa Eichhorn as Gertrude Kristin Griffith as Lizzie Acton
Crew
Larry Pizer — Director of Photography Humphrey Dixon — Editor Richard Robbins — Original Music Composer Ruth Prawer Jhabvala — Screenplay Henry James — Novel Ismail Merchant — Producer
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.

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Mood & Themes
immigrationmarriagebaronessperiod dramanew england19th century1850s
Key Collaborators
James Ivory Director Larry Pizer Director of Photography Humphrey Dixon Editor Richard Robbins Original Music Composer Ruth Prawer Jhabvala Screenplay Henry James Novel Ismail Merchant Producer Judy Moorcroft Costume Design
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