The House of Mirth(2000)
“When a woman has the beauty men admire and women envy... it is wise to tread carefully.”
Overview
In early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself betrayed by her friends and exiled from high society.
Director
Terence Davies
Studio
Granada Productions
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$5M
Cast
Gillian Anderson
as Lily Bart
Dan Aykroyd
as Augustus 'Gus' Trenor
Eleanor Bron
as Mrs. Julia Peniston, Lily's Aunt
Terry Kinney
as George Dorset
Anthony LaPaglia
as Sim Rosedale
Laura Linney
as Bertha Dorset
Jodhi May
as Grace Julia Stepney
Elizabeth McGovern
as Mrs. Carry Fisher
Eric Stoltz
as Lawrence Selden
Penny Downie
as Judy Trenor
Pearce Quigley
as Percy Gryce
Helen Coker
as Evie Van Osburgh
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2000
Runtime
2h 15m
Language
German
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
Granada Productions • Arts Council of England • Film4 Productions
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What is The House of Mirth about?▼
In early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself betrayed by her friends and exiled from high society.
Who directed The House of Mirth?▼
The House of Mirth was directed by Terence Davies and released in 2000. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is The House of Mirth?▼
The House of Mirth has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
Who stars in The House of Mirth?▼
The cast of The House of Mirth includes Gillian Anderson as Lily Bart, Dan Aykroyd as Augustus 'Gus' Trenor, Eleanor Bron as Mrs. Julia Peniston, Lily's Aunt, Terry Kinney as George Dorset, Anthony LaPaglia as Sim Rosedale and more.
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