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    The Death of the Heart

    • TV Movie
    • 19871987
    • Not RatedNot Rated
    • 1h 49min
    IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    45
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    The Death of the Heart (1987)
    DramaFamily

    A young orphan girl, Portia, goes to live with her well-to-do aunt and uncle. As she is groomed to become a lady, she is confused by the young man who seems to be courting her. Surrounded by... Read allA young orphan girl, Portia, goes to live with her well-to-do aunt and uncle. As she is groomed to become a lady, she is confused by the young man who seems to be courting her. Surrounded by pretentious people who have no clue how to deal with teenagers, she soon loses her naïvet... Read allA young orphan girl, Portia, goes to live with her well-to-do aunt and uncle. As she is groomed to become a lady, she is confused by the young man who seems to be courting her. Surrounded by pretentious people who have no clue how to deal with teenagers, she soon loses her naïveté and thinks of running away.

    IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
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    • Director
      • Peter Hammond
    • Writers
      • Elizabeth Bowen(novel)
      • Derek Mahon
    • Stars
      • Phyllis Calvert
      • Daniel Chatto
      • JoJo Cole
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    • Director
      • Peter Hammond
    • Writers
      • Elizabeth Bowen(novel)
      • Derek Mahon
    • Stars
      • Phyllis Calvert
      • Daniel Chatto
      • JoJo Cole
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    Phyllis Calvert
    Phyllis Calvert
    • Mrs. Heccombas Mrs. Heccomb
    Daniel Chatto
    • Eddieas Eddie
    JoJo Cole
    • Portia Quayneas Portia Quayne
    Judith Davis
    • Waitressas Waitress
    Alice Douglas
    • Claraas Clara
    Paul Mark Elliott
    • Cecilas Cecil
    Samantha Gates
    • Lillianas Lillian
    Meryl Hampton
    • Phyllisas Phyllis
    Robert Hardy
    Robert Hardy
    • Major Bruttas Major Brutt
    Nigel Havers
    Nigel Havers
    • Thomas Quayneas Thomas Quayne
    Damaris Hayman
    • Miss Paullieas Miss Paullie
    Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller
    • Matchettas Matchett
    Patricia Hodge
    Patricia Hodge
    • Anna Quayneas Anna Quayne
    Jonathan Hyde
    Jonathan Hyde
    • St. Quentin Milleras St. Quentin Miller
    Patrick Pearson
    • Dickie Heccombas Dickie Heccomb
    Miranda Richardson
    Miranda Richardson
    • Daphne Heccombas Daphne Heccomb
    Ilsa Rowe
    • Evelynas Evelyn
    Anthony Schaeffer
    • Taxi Driveras Taxi Driver
    • Director
      • Peter Hammond
    • Writers
      • Elizabeth Bowen(novel)
      • Derek Mahon
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    A young orphan girl, Portia, goes to live with her well-to-do aunt and uncle. As she is groomed to become a lady, she is confused by the young man who seems to be courting her. Surrounded by pretentious people who have no clue how to deal with teenagers, she soon loses her naïveté and thinks of running away. —C. Durini
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      • Drama
      • Family
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
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    • Goofs
      In the extended dinner sequence, Patricia Hodge sits across from her husband at the beginning and then her guest later in the scene.
    • Connections
      Featured in Masterpiece Classic: The Death of the Heart (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
      (uncredited)

      Music by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Otto A. Harbach

      [heard in background as Matchett enters hotel to collect Portia]

    User reviews1

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    10/10
    Perfect vehicle for Patricia Hodge
    Patricia Hodge was cast perfectly. So were all the other actors but her especially. If you love reading Elizabeth Bowen then this movie based on her book will not disappoint you. It used to be shown on Bravo but hasn't been shown in a long time. I would love to buy it if it becomes available for purchase.
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    • Release date
      • May 3, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Masterpiece Theatre: The Death of the Heart
    • Production company
      • Granada Television
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 49min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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