Storyline
In 1870s New York, spinster heiress Catherine Sloper is courted by the much younger, penniless Morris Townsend, much to the chagrin of her overprotective father. Catherine must decide whether to spend the rest of her life alone, or marry a man interested in her solely for her inheritence.
Principal Cast
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Catherine Sloper
Albert Finney
Dr. Austin Sloper
Maggie Smith
Aunt Lavinia Penniman
Ben Chaplin
Morris Townsend
Judith Ivey
Aunt Elizabeth Almond
AR
Arthur Laupus
Mr. Almond
Jennifer Garner
Marian Almond
Robert Stanton
Arthur Townsend
Media Information
DirectorAgnieszka Holland
StatusReleased
Runtime115 min
Genres
DramaRomance
Release Date1997-10-10
LanguageFrench, English
CountryUnited States of America
Production
Caravan Pictures
Hollywood Pictures
Alchemy Filmworks
Roger Birnbaum Productions