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Where Angels Fear to Tread (1991)

PG  108 min  -  Drama | Romance   -  28 February 1992 (USA)
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After a rich Edwardian widow impulsively marries a handsome but poor Tuscan dentist and dies in childbirth, her English in-laws try to gain custody of the baby.

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E.M. Forster (based on the novel by), Tim Sullivan (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rupert Graves ...
Philip Herriton
Helen Mirren ...
Lilia Herriton
Helena Bonham Carter ...
Caroline Abbott
Barbara Jefford Barbara Jefford ...
Judy Davis ...
Thomas Wheatley Thomas Wheatley ...
Mr. Kingcroft
Sophie Kullmann Sophie Kullmann ...
Irma
Vass Anderson Vass Anderson ...
Mr. Abbott
Sylvia Barter Sylvia Barter ...
Mrs. Theobald
Eileen Davies Eileen Davies ...
Ethel
Siria Betti Siria Betti ...
Hotel-Keeper
Giovanni Guidelli Giovanni Guidelli ...
Gino Carella
Anna Lelio Anna Lelio ...
Luca Lazzareschi Luca Lazzareschi ...
Spiridione
Sergio Falasca Sergio Falasca ...
Carriage Driver
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Storyline

The widow Lilia Herriton meets a young man when she visits Italy and marries him. The man is only a dentist without a good name, and Lilia's relatives are clearly unhappy with her choice. Lilia dies while giving birth to a son, and two relatives travel to Italy to take care of of the baby, expecting no trouble from the father. Written by Mattias Thuresson <mattias.thuresson@mbox300.swipnet.se>  

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Plot Keywords:

Italy | Forgiveness | Costume Drama | Beggar | Bathing Baby  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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Country:

UK

Language:

English | Italian

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Also Known As:

Ahol angyal se jár See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$1,403,033 (USA)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)
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Goofs

Anachronisms: In a scene outside on the veranda in Gino's house in Italy, Lilia (Helen Mirren) has her back to the view of the countryside. At one point, when the camera is on her, a white van can be seen driving along the road in the distance. It is clearly a 1990s-era vehicle, moving much faster than automobiles of the era could have. See more »

Quotes

Mrs. Herriton: [Speaking about Italy] It may be filled with churches and beautiful pictures, but you can only judge a country by its men.
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Soundtracks

"Vaga luna che inargenti"
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Music by Vincenzo Bellini See more »