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Writers:
Henry James (novel)
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (screenplay)
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Release Date:
8 October 1979 (USA) more
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Plot:
It's the fall of 1850, a few miles outside Boston. The household of the dour Mr. Wentworth receives two unannounced visitors from Europe... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 5 nominations more
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Producer Ismail Merchant Dies at 68
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Cast

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Lee Remick ... Eugenia Young
Robin Ellis ... Robert Acton
Wesley Addy ... Mr. Wentworth
Tim Choate ... Clifford

Lisa Eichhorn ... Gertrude
Kristin Griffith ... Lizzie Acton
Nancy New ... Charlotte
Norman Snow ... Mr. Brand
Helen Stenborg ... Mrs. Acton
Tim Woodward ... Felix Young
Gedda Petry ... Augustine
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USA:90 min
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The film features interaction between Britisher Eugenia Young and American Robert Acton; in fact, the British woman is played by an American (Lee Remick) and the American man is played by a Britisher (Robin Ellis). more
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Simple Gifts more

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Use your open mind when watching "The Europeans"., 30 June 2007
10/10
Author: happipuppi13 from Phx. Arizona ("Arizona Smells Funny"!- Homer Simpson)

I got a look at this movie last night on DVD and it was a very good movie viewing experience. I had never heard of this film at all but I liked the front cover and also noticed Lee Remick was in it. So I gave it a try.

First great thing I noticed was the beautiful fall colors all throughout this film,I really like that it was set in New England (New Hampshire to be exact). There's even a leaf covered outdoor stair-step that leads to a Gazebo which looks almost unreal. The Autumn look sets the tone of "change",that will take place during the course of the movie.

There's also the absolutely perfect attention to detail in making it look and feel like your visiting 1850's America via your TV. Although made in 1979 and having been in theaters,this movie doesn't look like it was made nearly 30 years ago and even seems like it should have been a Masterpiece Theatre film. It really looks that great!

The plot,as described,is Remick and other family cousin travel to America to see their U.S. relations. Also,because Remick's Baroness is being forced out of her marriage to royalty by the German Government.

Gertrude is the eldest daughter in the family but is considered odd for her independent behavior and non-conforming attitude,that her father has successfully instilled in the rest of his family. So successful is he,that upon first watching this movie you'll think,"Boy this family is boring!" "Boy is that father a drag!"

Which is exactly the point. The old fashioned strict values of that era are demonstrated in how staid & confining they were. Especially for women,who had to be virtual saints & objects of perfection and demure to the point of not having an identity all their own.

The European cousins,don't purposely set out to "shake up" this family but,their being there does so just the same. Gertrude falls for her distant male cousin,male character Acton falls for the Baroness and the father of this film even shows a bit of relenting.

It might surprise you to know that this film was a good box-office success here in 1979. Amazing possibly because there's really no cursing in this film,no violence and no one takes their clothes off.

Which is refreshing for a change,the acting is on a very even level and is quite engaging,once you understand the characters better and the story becomes more clear to you.

I also recommend the short-subject extra in this DVD. A film called,"Sweet Sounds",a 1976 film by the man who did the music for The Europeans. It's a cute and interesting film about 10 five year old kids learning about how music can relate to things. For me,it's revisiting a time when I was a kid.

10 out of 10 stars. No question. (END)

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