Widows' Peak (1994)

Edwina has just moved into the neighborhood known as "Widows' Peak," so called due to the prevalent marital status of the residents, who tend to be a rather exclusive bunch. The residents ... See full summary »

Director:

John Irvin

Writers:

Hugh Leonard (story), Hugh Leonard (screenplay)

Stars:

Mia Farrow, Joan Plowright, Natasha Richardson

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mia Farrow	...	Miss Katherine O'Hare / Clancy
Joan Plowright	...	Mrs. Doyle-Counihan
Natasha Richardson	...	Mrs. Edwina Broome
Adrian Dunbar	...	Godfrey Doyle-Counihan
Jim Broadbent	...	Con Clancy, Kilshannon Dentist
Anne Kent	...	Miss Grubb, Doyle-Counihan's Maid / Driver
John Kavanagh	...	Canon Murtagh
Rynagh O'Grady	...	Maddie O'Hara, Broome's Maid
Gerard McSorley	...	Gaffney, Lawyer
Michael James Ford	...	Lieutenant Rokesby
Garrett Keogh	...	Grogan, Realtor
Britta Smith	...	Mrs. Colgan
Sheila Flitton	...	Mrs. Mulrooney
Marie Conmee	...	Mrs. Lawless
Ingrid Craigie	...	Mrs. Purdieu

Storyline

Edwina has just moved into the neighborhood known as "Widows' Peak," so called due to the prevalent marital status of the residents, who tend to be a rather exclusive bunch. The residents are all curious about their new neighbor, but no one can seem to get much information about her, including queen bee Mrs. DC, whose son is busy wooing Edwina. Miss O'Hare and Edwina have an immediate dislike for each other, however, and soon some accidental encounters begin to look like Edwina is trying to ruin her new rival. The problems escalate and the town is in an uproar, but they get no closer to solving the mystery of the newcomer.

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Plot Keywords:

widow | small town | comedy of manners | rural setting | lake | 

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Taglines:

Scandal, seduction, blackmail and murder. Thank heavens their husbands aren't alive!

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild language and theme

Details

Country:

UK Ireland

Language:

Irish English

Release Date:

13 May 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Colina das Viúvas

Filming Locations:

Ballyknockan, Valleymount, County Wicklow, Ireland

Box Office

Gross:

$6,243,722 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Screen Productions, Jo Manuel Productions, Rank Organisation, The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min 102 min (Ontario)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby SR

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The movie's writer, Irish playwright Hugh Leonard, originally wrote the part of Miss O'Hare especially for Maureen O'Sullivan, but she gracefully reneged because of her advanced age and dwindling stamina. Her daughter Mia Farrow ultimately took over the role

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Goofs

Just after Edwina and Godfrey have sat down on the blanket for a picnic, you can see the top of a modern car driving by in the background.

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Connections

Features The Ten Commandments (1923)

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Soundtracks

"The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi"
Music by F. Dudleigh Vernor
Lyrics by Byron D. Stokes
Performed by Chris Bramwell
Published by Melrose Music Corp./EMI Music Publishing Ltd.

User Reviews

What a terrific film!!

I was forced to watch this and ended up loving it. I just can not believe how terrific this film is. I thought I knew where this thing was going, and then it went the other way, and then yet again!!

This is my first film experence of Natasha Richardson. How delightful she is in this. Joan Plowright is a gem of course, and what a surprise it was to see that Mia Farrow could actually act!! I have never seen such abilities before, at least not since "Hannah and Her Sisters"(not much then either).

Natasha is a newcomer to Widow's Peak and not all are glad to see her. She seems to change the quiet little village into a media circus. I won't spoil it by telling you any more. You will have to watch and enjoy it for yourself. This is a must see!