Bibliograph

The Bostonians, producer, Ismail Merchant ; written by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala ; directed by James Ivory

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Label

The Bostonians, producer, Ismail Merchant ; written by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala ; directed by James Ivory

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Rating: Not rated

Main title

The Bostonians

Medium

videorecording DVD

Responsibility statement

producer, Ismail Merchant ; written by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala ; directed by James Ivory

Runtime

122

Series statement

Cohen film collection

Summary

Olive Chancellor finds her infatuation with young activist Verena Tarrant challenged by a Southern lawyer who also loves her. An intricately drawn study of the impact of women's suffrage on society, The Bostonians is also a lush evocation of the late Nintieth century, with dazzling cinematography by Walter Lassally and a memorable score by Richard Robbins

Technique

live action

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