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Washington Square (1997)

PG 115 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   10 October 1997 (USA)
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Catherine Sloper has found the man of her dreams in Morris Townsend, but her plans to marry him are strongly opposed by her father... See full summary »

Writers:

Henry James (novel), Carol Doyle (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jennifer Jason Leigh ...
Albert Finney ...
Maggie Smith ...
Ben Chaplin ...
Judith Ivey ...
Arthur Laupus Arthur Laupus ...
Jennifer Garner ...
Robert Stanton ...
Betsy Brantley Betsy Brantley ...
Nancy Daly ...
Maureen (Maid)
Sara Ruzicka Sara Ruzicka ...
Rachel Layne Sacrey Rachel Layne Sacrey ...
Sarah Almond
Rachel Osborne Rachel Osborne ...
Alice Almond
Scott Jaeck Scott Jaeck ...
John Ludlow
Peter Maloney Peter Maloney ...
Jacob Webber (Notary)
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Storyline

Catherine Sloper has found the man of her dreams in Morris Townsend, but her plans to marry him are strongly opposed by her father, who believes Townsend is only interested in his daughter for her money. But Catherine is determined to follow her heart, even if she loses her inheritance in the process. But just what are Townsend's intentions? Written by Mike Myers <mmyers@ucsd.edu>  

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Taglines:

She must choose between her father's fortune... Or the man she loves.

Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements including some sensuality, a childbirth scene and brief mild language See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | French (only a few words)

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Die Erbin vom Washington Square See more »

Filming Locations:

Baltimore, Maryland, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$14,352 (USA) (5 October 1997) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$1,710,693 (USA) (11 January 1998)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Jennifer Jason Leigh beat out Meg Ryan and Diane Lane for the lead role. See more »

Quotes

Catherine Sloper: Say it!
Catherine Sloper: Say what? That I wanted you with your money? Is that so immoral? Would you want me without my attributes? You have money, I have... I have "this." It was a fair exchange.
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Connections

Version of "Lux Video Theatre: The Heiress (#5.5)" (1954) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Tale Of The String"
Lyrics by Alan Bergman & Marilyn Bergman
Music by Jan A.P. Kaczmarek See more »