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The Proprietor (1996) -- US Home Video Trailer from Warner Bros.

Overview

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5.6/10   130 votes
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Director:
Ismail Merchant
Writers:
Jean-Marie Besset (screenplay) and
George W.S. Trow (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
9 October 1996 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
A story of changing times, constant relationships, and reconciliation with the past.
Plot:
An expatriated French novelist (Jeanne Moreau) returns to Paris when she learns that her childhood home is being placed on the auction block... more | add synopsis
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A bold vision for a film more

Cast

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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 ... Franz Legendre

Austin Pendleton ... Willy Kunst
Charlotte de Turckheim ... Judith Mark
Pierre Vaneck ... Raymond T.K
Marc Tissot ... Patrice Legendre
Josh Hamilton ... William O'Hara
Joanna Adler ... New York - F. Freemder
James Naughton ... New York - Texans
J. Smith-Cameron ... New York - Texans
Michael Bergin ... New York - Bobby
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
La propriétaire (France)
The Proprietor (UK)
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MPAA:
Rated R for brief sexuality.
Runtime:
113 min
Country:
France | UK | USA
Language:
English | French
Color:
Color (Fujicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
Australia:M | Iceland:L | UK:12 | USA:R (certificate #34541)

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Soundtrack:
If I Didn't Care more

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A bold vision for a film, 22 June 2000
Author: zero_kelly from Madison, Ga.

I had seen previews for this film for several years before I could find it in the local Blockbuster and waiting was worth it. The story is tender, without being overdone. All of the characters are connected in meaningful ways, although I have to say casting Sam Waterson as an art auctioner may appear to be an odd role for him, he handled it well.Jeanne Moreau was delightful in the lead. The triumph of the film is her ability to move in and out of the visions with her mother and her lover. While some viewers may have found this far-fetched, just remember that grief creates many levels of reality. The friendship that developed with Josh Hamilton's character (William O'Hara) is great. Despite the fact Moreau finds him a total bore when they first meet, and they then become friends becomes the universal message of this story. Throw in the reconcilation of a marriage gone bad, and the young couple overcoming their cultural differences, and the story comes full circle. The scenes of racial problems in Frances brought the issue to light. Few Americans see this side of France. I give the movie an eight.

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