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8 October 1979 (USA) morePlot:
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 synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 5 nominations moreUser Comments:
Merchant-Ivory In Diapers moreCast
(Complete credited cast) | 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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"The Europeans" marks the real beginning of the Merchant-Ivory company. The team has one more film to go (the excellent 1984 drama "The Bostonians"), before they achieved the perfect balance between subtle social manners and subdued emotions, but this film establishes the formula many of us love. It is a beautiful movie, exquisite and delicate, like the best literary classics. The film is unbelievably precise in its attention to detail, but a tad rough around the edges. The limited budget hurts the film a little bit, but director Ivory gives the story an aura of elegance. The film's main problem is Lee Remick; while physically perfect for the role, Remick is unable to meet the demands of her complex role (Faye Dunaway or Jane Fonda would have done wonders with the role). Fans of the Merchant-Ivory movies will find plenty to admire, but regulars viewers will probably wonder what this film is all about. However, one thing is for sure, this movie clearly paves the way for great Merchant-Ivory films like "Howards End" and "Remains of the Day."