The Wings of the Dove

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The Wings of the Dove
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R,1hr 41min
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November 7, 1997
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Miramax
Synopsis: Based on the 1902 Henry James novel of the same name, The Wings of the Dove is set in 1910. After the death of her mother, Kate Croy (Helena Bonham Carter) has become a ward of her wealthy Aunt Maude (Charlotte Rampling), who is paying her dissipated father (Michael Gambon) to stay out of Kate's life. Maude wants Kate not to repeat Kate's mother's mistake and marry someone who is a commoner, and Maude arranges a meeting between Kate and Lord Mark (Alex Jennings), a high-class gentleman who can escort ... Full Synopsis
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Iain Softley's adaptation of James' novel of love, money, and deception may have simplified the master's work, but its essence is left intact. Helena Bonham Carter stars as the scheming Kate Croy, who hopes to land impoverished journalist Merton Densher (Linus Roache) and the fortune of another woman. James' common theme of European experience and American innocence, often played out as the exploitation ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Kate, Kate Croy
Merton Densher
Millie, Millie Theale
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PRETTY AS A PRINCESS: Helena Bonham Carter, 70th Annual Academy Awards, 1998 Virtually identified...
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