The Magnificent Ambersons
Synopsis
The spoiled rotten and utterly unlikable rich kid George Amberson becomes horrified when his recently widowed mother rekindles her relationship with the wealthy Eugene Morgan, who she left decades earlier in order to marry George's father. As George struggles to sabotage his mother's new romance, he must deal with his own romantic feelings for Morgan's daughter and the consequences of his meddling as his once great family falls into ruin due to his machinations...
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Madeleine Stowe
Isabel Amberson Minafer
Bruce Greenwood
Eugene Morgan
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
George Amberson Minafer
Gretchen Mol
Lucy Morgan
Jennifer Tilly
Fanny Minafer
James Cromwell
Major Amberson
Dina Merrill
Mrs. Johnson
William Hootkins
Uncle George
Garrick Hagon
Tom Kinney
David Gilliam
Wilbur Minafer
Bosco Hogan
Frank Bronson
Patrick Clarke
Roger
Darren McHugh
Charlie Johnson
Eamon Rohan
Sam the Butler
Jane Brennan
Nurse
Kelly Campbell
Lucy's Companion
Fiona Glascott
Lucy's friend
Laura Brennan
Lucy's Friend #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 12, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfonso Arau
- Screenplay & Story
- Booth Tarkington, Orson Welles
- Original Score
- Ruy Folguera
- Original Title
- The Magnificent Ambersons
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- RKO Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfonso Arau
Booth Tarkington, Orson Welles
Ruy Folguera
Kenneth MacMillan
David Martin
Department Leadership Roster
Ruy Folguera
Original Music Composer
David Martin
Editor
John Bright
Costume Design
Alfonso Arau
Director
Kenneth MacMillan
Director of Photography
Patrick Condren
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Magnificent Ambersons
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What is The Magnificent Ambersons about?
The spoiled rotten and utterly unlikable rich kid George Amberson becomes horrified when his recently widowed mother rekindles her relationship with the wealthy Eugene Morgan, who she left decades earlier in order to marry George's father. As George struggles to sabotage his mother's new romance, he must deal with his own romantic feelings for Morgan's daughter and the consequences of his meddling as his once great family falls into ruin due to his machinations...
Who directed The Magnificent Ambersons?
The Magnificent Ambersons was directed by Alfonso Arau.
Who stars in The Magnificent Ambersons?
The principal cast of The Magnificent Ambersons includes Madeleine Stowe, Bruce Greenwood, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Gretchen Mol, Jennifer Tilly.
When was The Magnificent Ambersons released and how long is it?
The Magnificent Ambersons was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Magnificent Ambersons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Magnificent Ambersons was composed by Ruy Folguera.
Is The Magnificent Ambersons based on a book or true story?
The Magnificent Ambersons is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Booth Tarkington".