The Bostonians
1984 · Movie · 117 min · ★ 5.6
A Boston feminist and a conservative Southern lawyer contend for the heart and mind of a beautiful and bright girl unsure of her future.
Based on The Bostonians
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Streaming on Cohen Media Channel.
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Details
- Years
- 1984
- Release date
- 1984-05-01
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 117 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.6/10 (48 votes)
Themes
- boston, massachusetts
- lawyer
- feminist
- post civil war
- 19th century
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Actress · 1985 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 1985 · nominated
Cast & crew
Christopher Reeve
as Basil Ransome
Vanessa Redgrave
as Olive Chancellor
Jessica Tandy
as Miss Birdseye
Madeleine Potter
as Verena Tarrant
Nancy Marchand
as Mrs. Burrage
Wesley Addy
as Dr. Tarrant
Barbara Bryne
as Mrs. Tarrant
Linda Hunt
as Dr. Prance
Charles McCaughan
as Music Hall Policeman
- NN
Nancy New
as Adeline
Directed by James Ivory