The Ambassadors
Synopsis
Dramatisation of Henry James's novel. Lambert Strether comes to Europe on a difficult and delicate mission. A chance meeting on arrival with the engaging Maria Gostrey provides him with much-needed support.
Top Cast
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Paul Scofield
Lewis Lambert Strether
Lee Remick
Maria Gostrey
David Huffman
Chadwick Newsome
Gayle Hunnicutt
Sarah Pocock
Don Fellows
Waymarsh
Delphine Seyrig
Marie de Vionnet
William Hootkins
Little Bilham
Peter Banks
Clark
Liz Ashley
Miss Barrace
Natalie Caron
Jeanne de Vionnet
Weston Gavin
Jim Pocock
Toria Fuller
Mamie Pocock
Philippa Markham
Hotel receptionist
Muguette De Braie
Patronne of the inn
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Cellan Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry James, Denis Constanduros, Alan Shallcross
- Original Title
- The Ambassadors
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Cellan Jones
Henry James, Denis Constanduros, Alan Shallcross
Cedric Messina
Department Leadership Roster
Cedric Messina
Producer
James Cellan Jones
Director
Denis Constanduros
Writer
Fanny Taylor
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ambassadors
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ambassadors about?
Dramatisation of Henry James's novel. Lambert Strether comes to Europe on a difficult and delicate mission. A chance meeting on arrival with the engaging Maria Gostrey provides him with much-needed support.
Who directed The Ambassadors?
The Ambassadors was directed by James Cellan Jones.
Who stars in The Ambassadors?
The principal cast of The Ambassadors includes Paul Scofield, Lee Remick, David Huffman, Gayle Hunnicutt, Don Fellows.
When was The Ambassadors released and how long is it?
The Ambassadors was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Is The Ambassadors based on a book or true story?
The Ambassadors is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry James".