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Heartbreak House

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1hr 58min
Genre:
Comedy
Release:
1986
Director:
Anthony Page
Starring:
Rex Harrison, Amy Irving, Rosemary Harris  ...more
Synopsis: Heartbreak House is a 1985 TV staging of the 1920 comedy by George Bernard Shaw. Rex Harrison stars as retired British sea captain Shotover, who tries vainly to maintain an even keel in his own household. The catalyst for the plot is Ellie (Amy Irving), a friend of Shotover's eldest daughter Heslone (Rosemary Harris). Having set her cap for a self-made industrialist (George Martin), Ellie is talked out of the union by Heslone, whereupon the younger girl claims she's taken up with an elusive and highly ... Full Synopsis
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Craig Butler, AMG Review
Filmed versions (as opposed to cinematic adaptations) of plays are usually a mixed blessing, and such is the case with Heartbreak House. It's a challenging piece to pull off on-stage, containing lengthy debates over the fate of mankind, the problems of capitalism and socialism, and the proper roles of the sexes. It becomes even more challenging when shot straight on (more or less) for film. True, director ... Full Review
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Rex Harrison
Shotover
Amy Irving
Ellie
Rosemary Harris
Heslone
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