The television premiere of the highly acclaimed screen version of Henry James ' novel continues the season of feature films celebrating 20 years of Merchant Ivory productions. starring
Lee Remick , Robin Ellis with Lisa Eichhorn , Tim Woodward Wesley Addy , Tim Choate
In the hope of improving their sagging fortunes Eugenia - the Baroness Munster-and her brother Felix arrive from Europe to seek out the wealthy American cousins they have never met. The encounter between the sophisticated Europeans and the God-fearing, plain-living Wentworth family turns out fruitful and instructive to both sides.
A film of great distinction and of remarkable performances. (OBSERVER) ... a beautiful film full of atmosphere and subtleties of human behaviour
(LONDON EVENING NEWS)
Screenplay by RUTH PRAWER JHABVALA based on the novel by HENRY JAMES Produced by ISMAIL MERCHANT Directed by JAMES IVORY
(First showing on British television) Films: page 17