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The Age of Innocence (1993)

PG 139 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   1 October 1993 (USA)
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Tale of 19th century New York high society in which a young lawyer falls in love with a woman separated from her husband, while he is engaged to the woman's cousin.

Director:

Martin Scorsese

Writers:

Edith Wharton (novel), Jay Cocks (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Daniel Day-Lewis ...
Michelle Pfeiffer ...
Winona Ryder ...
Linda Faye Farkas Linda Faye Farkas ...
Female Opera Singer
Michael Rees Davis Michael Rees Davis ...
Male Opera Singer
Terry Cook Terry Cook ...
Male Opera Singer
Jon Garrison Jon Garrison ...
Male Opera Singer
Richard E. Grant ...
Alec McCowen Alec McCowen ...
Geraldine Chaplin ...
Mary Beth Hurt ...
Stuart Wilson ...
Howard Erskine Howard Erskine ...
Beaufort Guest
John McLoughlin John McLoughlin ...
Party Guest
Christopher Nilsson Christopher Nilsson ...
Party Guest
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Storyline

Society scion Newland Archer is engaged to May Welland, but his well-ordered life is upset when he meets May's unconventional cousin, the Countess Olenska. At first, Newland becomes a defender of the Countess, whose separation from her abusive husband makes her a social outcast in the restrictive high society of late-19th Century New York, but he finds in her a companion spirit and they fall in love. Written by Marg Baskin <marg@asd.raytheon.ca>  

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Plot Keywords:

New York | Countess | Love | High Society | Lawyer  | See more »

Taglines:

In a world of tradition. In an age of innocence. They dared to break the rules.

Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements and some mild language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

La edad de la inocencia See more »

Filming Locations:

Albany, New York, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$32,000,000 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Co-stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Daniel Day-Lewis both share the same birthday in real life. See more »

Goofs

Boom mic visible: When Newland first visits Ellen at her house (the day after the party at the Van der Leydens) the boom mic is visible above her head as she's removing her gloves and hat. See more »

Quotes

Ellen: Newland. You couldn't be happy if it meant being cruel. If we act any other way I'll be making you act against what I love in you most. And I can't go back to that way of thinking. Don't you see? I can't love you unless I give you up.
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Crazy Credits

The Columbia logo turns sepia to look like a 19th-century photograph. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Full Metal Jacket: Between Good and Evil (2007) See more »

Soundtracks

"Tales From The Vienna Woods"
Written by Johann Strauß
Performed by The London Philharmonie
Courtesy of Collins Classics by arrangement with Allegro See more »