Ethan Frome (1993)

Based on the novel of the same name by Edith Wharton, it is about a husband and wife (Ethan and Zeena), who need an extra hand around the house due to Zeena's debilitated body and constant ... See full summary »

Director:

John Madden

Writers:

Richard Nelson, Edith Wharton (novel)

Stars:

Liam Neeson, Gil Rood, Tate Donovan

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Liam Neeson	...	Ethan Frome
Gil Rood	...	Conductor
Tate Donovan	...	Reverend Smith
Stephen Mendillo	...	Ned Hale
Phil Garran	...	Mr. Howe
Virginia Smith	...	Mrs. Howe
Annie Nessen	...	Sarah Anne Howe
Katharine Houghton	...	Mrs. Hale
Marcie Vaughan	...	Young Woman
Burt Porter	...	Harmon Gow
Rusty De Wees	...	Man at Post Office
Paul Donlon	...	Man at Post Office
Joan Allen	...	Zenobia 'Zeena' Frome
Robert Nutt	...	Church Elder
David Dellinger	...	Funeral Minister

Storyline

Based on the novel of the same name by Edith Wharton, it is about a husband and wife (Ethan and Zeena), who need an extra hand around the house due to Zeena's debilitated body and constant illness. The young woman who joins them is a beautiful, spirited person. She and Ethan fall in love much to the dismay of Zeena.

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Plot Keywords:

love | illness | remake | adultery | repression | 

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Taglines:

A Forbidden Love Triangle Of Passion And Desire!

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements

Details

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 March 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ethan Frome - Um amor para sempre

Filming Locations:

Northeast Kingdom, Vermont, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$296,081 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

American Playhouse, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

In a winter scene early in the film, a Red-eyed Vireo can be heard singing in the dead of winter in Massachusetts. These birds winter in Amazonia, and arrive in Massachusetts in late spring.

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Connections

Version of The DuPont Show of the Month: Ethan Frome (1960)

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Soundtracks

"Rakes of Mallow"
Traditional

User Reviews

Watch this for Liam Neeson's performance

Liam Neeson is astounding. The rest of the cast is very good as well. Though poor Joan Allen has the misfortune of being required to grate on the nerves. Tate Donovan was a nice find as well, as the new preacher in town, I think I enjoyed him more here than in any other film in which I've seen him.

Back, however, to Neeson. From the opening moments when you see him trudging through the snow to the sexual energy he exudes without showing skin to the final moments of deep pain and confusion, he is is phenomenal. He is THE reason to see this film.

It could have been that I was home ill (ironic when you consider the plot) when I saw the film, but I'm not so sure the pace wasn't a little below the speed necessary for people to get truly wrapped into the story and characters. Yet, I stuck through the whole thing, because I was transfixed by Neeson's performance.

He is one of the greats! I always feel warmed after watching him perform.