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The Proprietor (1996)

R 113 min  -  Drama  -   9 October 1996 (USA)
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An expatriated French novelist (Jeanne Moreau) returns to Paris when she learns that her childhood home is being placed on the auction block... See full summary »

Director:

Ismail Merchant

Writers:

Jean-Marie Besset (screenplay), George W.S. Trow (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Jeanne Moreau, Sean Young and Sam Waterston
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jeanne Moreau ...
Adrienne Mark
Sean Young ...
Virginia Kelly / 'Call me French' - Sally
Sam Waterston ...
Harry Bancroft
Christopher Cazenove ...
Elliott Spencer
Nell Carter ...
Millie Jackson
Jean-Pierre Aumont Jean-Pierre Aumont ...
Franz Legendre
Austin Pendleton ...
Willy Kunst
Charlotte de Turckheim Charlotte de Turckheim ...
Judith Mark
Pierre Vaneck Pierre Vaneck ...
Raymond T.K
Marc Tissot Marc Tissot ...
Patrice Legendre
Josh Hamilton ...
William O'Hara
Joanna Adler Joanna Adler ...
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James Naughton ...
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J. Smith-Cameron J. Smith-Cameron ...
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Michael Bergin ...
New York - Bobby
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Storyline

An expatriated French novelist (Jeanne Moreau) returns to Paris when she learns that her childhood home is being placed on the auction block. What she doesn't count on is that she has to confront many old issues dating back to her childhood and bringing herself full circle to her present day life. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Auction | Childhood Home | Arrest | Memory | Film Producer  | See more »

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A story of changing times, constant relationships, and reconciliation with the past.

Genres:

Drama

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Rated R for brief sexuality See all certifications »

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Country:

France | UK | USA

Language:

English | French

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

La propriétaire See more »

Filming Locations:

Bergdorf-Goodman's Department Store - 754 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$113,649 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Merchant Ivory Productions, Ognon Pictures, Fez Production Filmcilik See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Fujicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Soundtracks

"If I Didn't Care"
Written by Jack Lawrence
Performed by Marc Tissot
Arranged by Colin Good
by kind permission of Warner Chappell Music Limited See more »