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The Bostonians
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The Bostonians

1984-05-01 · 122 min · ★ 5.5

Drama · Romance

A bored lawyer and a suffragette vie for the attention of a faith healer's charismatic daughter.

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Directors
James Ivory
Production companies
Merchant Ivory Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Christopher ReeveChristopher ReeveBasil Ransome
Vanessa RedgraveVanessa RedgraveOlive Chancellor
Jessica TandyJessica TandyMiss Birdseye
Madeleine PotterMadeleine PotterVerena Tarrant
Nancy MarchandNancy MarchandMrs. Burrage
Wesley AddyWesley AddyDr. Tarrant
Barbara BryneBarbara BryneMrs. Tarrant
Linda HuntLinda HuntDr. Prance
Charles McCaughanCharles McCaughanMusic Hall Policeman
Nancy NewAdeline
Jon Van NessJon Van NessHenry Burrage
Wallace ShawnWallace ShawnMr. Pardon
Peter BogyoMr. Gracie
Martha FarrarMrs. Farrinder
Dusty MaxwellNewton Tarrant
J. Lee MorganMusic Hall Official
De FrenchPatient
Maura MoynihanHenrietta Stackpole
June MitchellMaid
Lee H. DoyleMr. Filer

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