
Howards End(1992)
“Based on the Novel by E.M. Forster”
Overview
A saga of class relations and changing times in an Edwardian England on the brink of modernity, the film centers on liberal Margaret Schlegel, who, along with her sister Helen, becomes involved with two couples: wealthy, conservative industrialist Henry Wilcox and his wife Ruth, and the downwardly mobile working-class Leonard Bast and his mistress Jackie.
Director
James Ivory
Studio
Merchant Ivory Productions
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$26M
Cast

Emma Thompson
as Margaret Schlegel

Helena Bonham Carter
as Helen Schlegel

Anthony Hopkins
as Henry J. Wilcox

Samuel West
as Leonard Bast

Vanessa Redgrave
as Ruth Wilcox

Adrian Ross Magenty
as Tibby Schlegel

Prunella Scales
as Aunt Juley

James Wilby
as Charles Wilcox
Joseph Bennett
as Paul Wilcox

Jo Kendall
as Annie

Jemma Redgrave
as Evie Wilcox

Crispin Bonham-Carter
as Albert Fussell
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1992
Runtime
2h 22m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$8M
Box Office
$26M
Production Companies
Merchant Ivory Productions • Japan Satellite Broadcasting • IMAGICA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Howards End?▼
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What is Howards End about?▼
A saga of class relations and changing times in an Edwardian England on the brink of modernity, the film centers on liberal Margaret Schlegel, who, along with her sister Helen, becomes involved with two couples: wealthy, conservative industrialist Henry Wilcox and his wife Ruth, and the downwardly mobile working-class Leonard Bast and his mistress Jackie.
Who directed Howards End?▼
Howards End was directed by James Ivory and released in 1992. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Howards End?▼
Howards End has a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes (142 minutes total).
Who stars in Howards End?▼
The cast of Howards End includes Emma Thompson as Margaret Schlegel, Helena Bonham Carter as Helen Schlegel, Anthony Hopkins as Henry J. Wilcox, Samuel West as Leonard Bast, Vanessa Redgrave as Ruth Wilcox and more.
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