The Bostonians
“An intimate and exquisite probe of the feminist heart.”
Synopsis
A bored lawyer and a suffragette vie for the attention of a faith healer's charismatic daughter.
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The Bostonians (1984) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-29
Top Cast
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Christopher Reeve
Basil Ransome
Vanessa Redgrave
Olive Chancellor
Jessica Tandy
Miss Birdseye
Madeleine Potter
Verena Tarrant
Nancy Marchand
Mrs. Burrage
Wesley Addy
Dr. Tarrant
Barbara Bryne
Mrs. Tarrant
Linda Hunt
Dr. Prance
Charles McCaughan
Music Hall Policeman
Nancy New
Adeline
Jon Van Ness
Henry Burrage
Wallace Shawn
Mr. Pardon
Peter Bogyo
Mr. Gracie
Martha Farrar
Mrs. Farrinder
Dusty Maxwell
Newton Tarrant
J. Lee Morgan
Music Hall Official
De French
Patient
Maura Moynihan
Henrietta Stackpole
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Ivory
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
- Original Score
- Richard Robbins
- Original Title
- The Bostonians
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Merchant Ivory Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Ivory
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, Henry James
Richard Robbins
Walter Lassally
Katherine Wenning, Mark Potter Jr.
Michael S. Landes, Albert Schwartz, Ismail Merchant
Department Leadership Roster
James Ivory
Director
Walter Lassally
Director of Photography
John Bright
Costume Design
Richard Robbins
Original Music Composer
Jenny Beavan
Costume Design
Leo Austin
Production Design
Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Screenplay
Katherine Wenning
Editor
Mark Potter Jr.
Editor
Ismail Merchant
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bostonians
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bostonians about?
A bored lawyer and a suffragette vie for the attention of a faith healer's charismatic daughter.
Who directed The Bostonians?
The Bostonians was directed by James Ivory.
Who stars in The Bostonians?
The principal cast of The Bostonians includes Christopher Reeve, Vanessa Redgrave, Jessica Tandy, Madeleine Potter, Nancy Marchand.
When was The Bostonians released and how long is it?
The Bostonians was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bostonians?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bostonians was composed by Richard Robbins.
Is The Bostonians based on a book or true story?
The Bostonians is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry James".