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Washington Square(1997)

1h 55mDrama, RomanceFrench
6.2/10
50 user ratings

She must choose between her father's fortune... Or the man she loves.

Overview

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.

Director

Agnieszka Holland

Studio

Alchemy Filmworks

Revenue

$2M

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Cast

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jennifer Jason Leigh

as Catherine Sloper

Albert Finney

Albert Finney

as Dr. Austin Sloper

Maggie Smith

Maggie Smith

as Aunt Lavinia Penniman

Ben Chaplin

Ben Chaplin

as Morris Townsend

Judith Ivey

Judith Ivey

as Aunt Elizabeth Almond

Arthur Laupus

as Mr. Almond

Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner

as Marian Almond

Robert Stanton

Robert Stanton

as Arthur Townsend

Betsy Brantley

Betsy Brantley

as Mrs. Montgomery

Nancy Daly

Nancy Daly

as Maureen (Maid)

Sara Ruzicka

as Young Catherine Sloper

Rachel Layne Sacrey

as Sarah Almond

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1997

Runtime

1h 55m

Language

French

Rating

6.2 / 10

Box Office

$2M

Production Companies

Alchemy Filmworks • Caravan Pictures • Hollywood Pictures

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What is Washington Square about?

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.

Who directed Washington Square?

Washington Square was directed by Agnieszka Holland and released in 1997. It is a drama, romance film.

How long is Washington Square?

Washington Square has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).

Who stars in Washington Square?

The cast of Washington Square includes Jennifer Jason Leigh as Catherine Sloper, Albert Finney as Dr. Austin Sloper, Maggie Smith as Aunt Lavinia Penniman, Ben Chaplin as Morris Townsend, Judith Ivey as Aunt Elizabeth Almond and more.

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