The Proprietor
Synopsis
An expatriated French novelist returns to Paris when she learns that her childhood home is being placed on the auction block.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Sean Young: The Proprietor Trailer (1996)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-18
Top Cast
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Jeanne Moreau
Adrienne Mark
Sean Young
Virginia Kelly / Sally
Sam Waterston
Harry Bancroft
Christopher Cazenove
Elliott Spencer
Nell Carter
Millie Jackson
Jean-Pierre Aumont
Franz Legendre
Austin Pendleton
Willy Kunst
Charlotte de Turckheim
Judith Mark
Pierre Vaneck
Raymond T.K
Marc Tissot
Patrice Legendre
Josh Hamilton
William O'Hara
Joanna Adler
F. Freemder
James Naughton
Texan
J. Smith-Cameron
Texan
Michael Bergin
Bobby
John Dalton
Emilio
Jack Koenig
Apartment Doorman
Panther
Guardian Angel
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 1, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ismail Merchant
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Marie Besset, George W.S. Trow
- Original Score
- Richard Robbins
- Original Title
- The Proprietor
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Merchant Ivory Productions, Merchant Ivory Productions, Ognon Pictures, Fez Production Filmcilik, Largo Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ismail Merchant
Jean-Marie Besset, George W.S. Trow
Richard Robbins
Larry Pizer
William Webb
Humbert Balsan, Donald Rosenfeld, Osman Eralp, Paul Bradley
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Pizer
Director of Photography
William Webb
Editor
Humbert Balsan
Producer
Jean-Marie Besset
Screenplay
George W.S. Trow
Screenplay
Ismail Merchant
Director
Richard Robbins
Original Music Composer
Donald Rosenfeld
Producer
Kevin Thompson
Production Design
Bruno Santini
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Proprietor
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What is The Proprietor about?
An expatriated French novelist returns to Paris when she learns that her childhood home is being placed on the auction block.
Who directed The Proprietor?
The Proprietor was directed by Ismail Merchant.
Who stars in The Proprietor?
The principal cast of The Proprietor includes Jeanne Moreau, Sean Young, Sam Waterston, Christopher Cazenove, Nell Carter.
When was The Proprietor released and how long is it?
The Proprietor was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Proprietor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Proprietor was composed by Richard Robbins.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Proprietor?
The Proprietor holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).