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The Bostonians

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The Bostonians
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R,2hrs 0min
Genres:
Drama,Romance
Released:
January 1, 1984
Director:
James Ivory
Distributor:
Geneon
Starring:
Christopher Reeve, Vanessa Redgrave, Madeleine Potter  ...more
Synopsis: Adapted by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala from the novel by Henry James, Merchant/Ivory's The Bostonians is set among the Back Bay uppercrust of the 19th century. Basil Ransom (Christopher Reeve), bored by his opulent lifestyle and his "proper" friends, is fascinated by his cousin, outspoken suffragette Olive Chancellor (Vanessa Redgrave). Basil and Olive's mutual friend is likeable, gregarious Verena Tannant (Madeleine Potter). Soon a triangle develops, albeit an unorthodox one: Basil and Olive both find ... Full Synopsis
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Michael Blowen, Boston Globe
The filmmaking team of director James Ivory, screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala and producer Ismail Merchant, remained loyal to James, assembled a brilliant cast and created one of the best films of the year. [10 Aug 1984] Full Review
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Based on 10 critic reviews
Featured Cast
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Christopher Reeve
Basil Ransome
Vanessa Redgrave
Olive Chancellor
Madeleine Potter
Verena Tarrant
Jessica Tandy
Miss Birdseye
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