The Bostonians
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- Synopsis
- Adapted by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala from the novel by Henry James, Merchant/Ivory's The Bostonians is set among the Back Bay uppercrust of the 19th century....
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- Director(s)
- James Ivory
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 120 min.
Critic Reviews
Boston Globe | Michael BlowenAdd Critic to Favorites
The filmmaking team of director James Ivory, screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala and producer Ismail Merchant, remained loyal to James, assembled a brilliant cast and created one of the best films of the year. [10 Aug 1984]Read the full review
The New York Times | Janet MaslinAdd Critic to Favorites
The moral ambiguity of James's novel has been skillfully captured in the film, as has its remarkable modernity.Read the full review
Wall Street Journal | Julie SalamonAdd Critic to Favorites
By the end there isn't anyone to cheer for, except the makers of this thoughtful and absorbing piece of work. [02 Aug 1984]Read the full review
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