Enchanted April
“It's April in Italy, and anything can happen... even love.”
Synopsis
When married British women Rose Arbuthnot and Lottie Wilkins decide to take a break from their respective spouses, they stay at a castle in Italy for a quiet holiday. Joining the ladies is Caroline Dester, a young socialite, and Mrs. Fisher, an older aristocrat. Liberated from their daily routines, the four women ease into life in rural Italy, and each finds herself transformed by the experience.
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Enchanted April (1991) Official Trailer - Alfred Molina, Miranda Richardson Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-13
Top Cast
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Josie Lawrence
Lottie Wilkins
Miranda Richardson
Rose Arbuthnot
Polly Walker
Caroline Dester
Joan Plowright
Mrs Fisher
Alfred Molina
Mellersh Wilkins
Michael Kitchen
George Briggs
Jim Broadbent
Frederick Arbuthnot
Neville Phillips
Vicar
Stephen Beckett
Jonathan
Matthew Radford
Patrick
Davide Manuli
Beppo
Vittorio Duse
Domenico
Adriana Facchetti
Francesca
Anna Longhi
Costanza
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 31, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Newell
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Barnes
- Original Score
- Richard Rodney Bennett
- Original Title
- Enchanted April
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $13.2M
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, Greenpoint Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Newell
Peter Barnes, Elizabeth von Arnim
Richard Rodney Bennett
Rex Maidment
Dick Allen
Mark Shivas, Ann Scott, Simon Relph
Department Leadership Roster
Dick Allen
Editor
Sheena Napier
Costume Design
Ann Scott
Producer
Richard Rodney Bennett
Original Music Composer
Mike Newell
Director
Malcolm Thornton
Production Design
Rex Maidment
Director of Photography
Peter Barnes
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Enchanted April
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What is Enchanted April about?
When married British women Rose Arbuthnot and Lottie Wilkins decide to take a break from their respective spouses, they stay at a castle in Italy for a quiet holiday. Joining the ladies is Caroline Dester, a young socialite, and Mrs. Fisher, an older aristocrat. Liberated from their daily routines, the four women ease into life in rural Italy, and each finds herself transformed by the experience.
Who directed Enchanted April?
Enchanted April was directed by Mike Newell.
Who stars in Enchanted April?
The principal cast of Enchanted April includes Josie Lawrence, Miranda Richardson, Polly Walker, Joan Plowright, Alfred Molina.
When was Enchanted April released and how long is it?
Enchanted April was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did Enchanted April make at the box office?
Enchanted April grossed $13.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Enchanted April?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Enchanted April was composed by Richard Rodney Bennett.
Is Enchanted April based on a book or true story?
Enchanted April is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elizabeth von Arnim".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Enchanted April?
Enchanted April holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).