For 16 years Miss Bentley has been spending April at an elegant hillside villa on Lake Como. This year, 1937, her London society artist father has recently died and the only other ...
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| Vanessa Redgrave | ... | Miss Bentley | |
| Edward Fox | ... | Major Wilshaw | |
| Uma Thurman | ... | Miss Beaumont | |
| Alida Valli | ... | Signora Fascioli | |
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Carlo Cartier | ... | Mr. Bonizzoni |
| Alessandro Gassman | ... | Vittorio Balsari | |
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Natalia Bizzi | ... | Signora Bonizzoni |
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Frances Nacman | ... | 1st American Lady |
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Paolo Lombardi | ... | Enrico |
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Riccardo Rossi | ... | Guido |
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Sonia Martinelli | ... | Maria |
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Veronica Wells | ... | 2nd American Lady |
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Carlotta Bresciani | ... | Bonizzoni Angel |
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Bianca Tognocchi | ... | Bonissoni Angel |
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Ayanta Barilli | ||
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For 16 years Miss Bentley has been spending April at an elegant hillside villa on Lake Como. This year, 1937, her London society artist father has recently died and the only other English-speaking guests are brash Americans. Then Major Wilshaw arrives. He suggests they meet for cocktails and Miss Bentley stands him up -- not even thinking about it -- as she helps the new nanny of an Italian family settle in. Miss Beaumont, a tall, young American who has dropped out of finishing school in Switzerland, is bored and finds some amusement in flirting with the major, whose libido is awakened for the first time since before the great war. And Miss Bentley now finds more about the major to admire than his ears. Written by Dale O'Connor <daleoc@interaccess.com>
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A charming, wealthy English gentleman. Two beautiful women. If it only takes a moment to fall in love, imagine what can happen in...Parents Guide:
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22 September 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Amor à Beira do Lago See more »Filming Locations:
Lake Como, Lombardia, ItalyEdit
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Miss Bentley: The story begins on Lake Como, many years ago during the last fantastic summer before the war.
Miss Bentley: Returning to the lake has always seemed like coming home. Everyone is so friendly. Everyone is welcome. The Villa Barbianello basks all day long in the lakeside sun, which is hotter than usual for late April.
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Edward Fox and Uma Thurman had previously co-starred in Robin Hood (1991), which was also directed by John Irvin. See more »Goofs
At 15:23 the Major clearly hits the ball over the net and onto Miss Bentley's side of the court but at 15:27; Vittorio sees the ball go up and over the roof of the pavilion [where the onlookers are seated underneath]. Then at 15:31-36, the same ball hit at 15:23 can be seen again as it rolls across the court from Miss Bentley's side and past her and the Major's unsuspecting feet rolling to a stop just outside the pavilion. Next Miss Bentley calls out to the onlookers for a ball but she would only have to look to her left and find the ball on the ground. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Miss Bentley: The story begins on Lake Como, many years ago during the last fantastic summer before the war.
Miss Bentley: Returning to the lake has always seemed like coming home. Everyone is so friendly. Everyone is welcome. The Villa Barbianello basks all day long in the lakeside sun, which is hotter than usual for late April.
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This is a wonderful movie. Redgrave is wonderful as Ms. Bennet. She is a very good actress and its nice to see her do some light comedy. My only complaint is Uma Thurman. It seemed as if she didn't know how to play her character. her mood changes, her mannerisms, even her attitude. Her scenes are also awkward. She never gives a convincing performance. Redgrave, once again, is wonderful. Displaying the various moods needed and giving off an award winning performance. Fox is also a so-so actor. He is good, but also awkward and one really doesn't see why Redgrave would want him so badly. This film has been coming on t.v. for quite some time now and I watch it every time. I've even bought the DVD! It is a nice romantic comedy that can be enjoyed. Also, it is funny to watch Fox's not so quick hand, as he does his magic tricks.