The Europeans
The Europeans

Movie·1979·1h 31m

The Europeans

Directed By

James Ivory

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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The Story

An adaptation of Henry James' novel about the Countess Eugenia Münster and her brother Robert, expatriate Americans who have grown up in Europe. Returning to prosperous relatives in New England, Eugenia hopes to make an advantageous marriage with a wealthy cousin. While Eugenia encounters obstacles, Robert finds his suit bearing fruit.

Written By

Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

Producer

Ismail Merchant

Cinematography

Larry Pizer

Music

Richard Robbins

Editor

Humphrey Dixon

Themes

immigrationmarriagebaronessperiod dramanew england19th century1850s

Production House

Merchant Ivory Productions

Audience Score

56%

29 votes

Skip15%
Timepass36%
Go for it34%
Perfection15%

Where to watch

Region: US

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Cast

Lee Remick

Lee Remick

Eugenia Young

Robin Ellis

Robin Ellis

Robert Acton

Wesley Addy

Wesley Addy

Mr. Wentworth

Tim Choate

Tim Choate

Clifford

Lisa Eichhorn

Lisa Eichhorn

Gertrude

Kristin Griffith

Kristin Griffith

Lizzie Acton

Nancy New

Charlotte

Norman Snow

Norman Snow

Mr. Brand

Helen Stenborg

Helen Stenborg

Mrs. Acton

Tim Woodward

Tim Woodward

Felix Young

Gedda Petry

Augustine

// crew

Crew

James Ivory

James Ivory

Director

Humphrey Dixon

Editor

Larry Pizer

Director of Photography

Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

Screenplay

Ismail Merchant

Ismail Merchant

Producer

Richard Robbins

Richard Robbins

Original Music Composer

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