Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Liam Neeson | ... | Ethan Frome | |
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Gil Rood | ... | Conductor |
Tate Donovan | ... | Reverend Smith | |
Stephen Mendillo | ... | Ned Hale | |
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Phil Garran | ... | Mr. Howe |
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Virginia Smith | ... | Mrs. Howe |
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Annie Nessen | ... | Sarah Anne Howe |
Katharine Houghton | ... | Mrs. Hale | |
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Marcie Vaughan | ... | Young Woman |
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Burt Porter | ... | Harmon Gow |
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Rusty De Wees | ... | Man at Post Office |
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Paul Donlon | ... | Man at Post Office |
Joan Allen | ... | Zeena | |
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Robert Nutt | ... | Church Elder |
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David Dellinger | ... | Funeral Minister |
Based on the novel of the same name by Edith Wharton, it is about a husband and wife (Ethan and Zeena), who need an extra hand around the house due to Zeena's debilitated body and constant illness. The young woman who joins them is a beautiful, spirited person. She and Ethan fall in love much to the dismay of Zeena. Written by Jason Ihle <jrihl@conncoll.edu>
I felt that Ethan Frome was EXTREMELY well acted by all; however, this bleak, depressing drama was very slow moving and lacked intensity which I think would have added to the romantic plot. More development between the characters in the love triangle would have been effective. Costumes, scenery and characters were all very authentic. Just wish it could have been more of an emotional picture.