The Wings of the Dove
“A couple with everything but money. An heiress with everything but love. A temptation no one could resist.”
Synopsis
Kate is secretly betrothed to a struggling journalist, Merton Densher. But she knows her Aunt Maude will never approve of the match, since Kate's deceased mother has lost all her money in a marriage to a degenerate opium addict. When Kate meets a terminally ill American heiress named Millie traveling through Europe, she comes up with a conniving plan to have both love and wealth.
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The Wings of the Dove (1997) Trailer | Helena Bonham Carter | Linus Roache
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-05
Top Cast
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Helena Bonham Carter
Kate Croy
Linus Roache
Merton Densher
Alison Elliott
Millie Theale
Elizabeth McGovern
Susan Stringham
Charlotte Rampling
Aunt Maude
Alex Jennings
Lord Mark
Michael Gambon
Lionel Croy
Ben Miles
Journalist 1
Philip Wright
Journalist 2
Diana Kent
Merton's Party Companion
Alexander John
Butler
Shirley Chantrell
Opium Den Lady
Mark Chapman
Royal Bodyguard (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 22, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Iain Softley
- Screenplay & Story
- Hossein Amini
- Original Score
- Edward Shearmur
- Original Title
- The Wings of the Dove
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $13.7M
- Production Studios
- Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Iain Softley
Hossein Amini, Henry James
Edward Shearmur
Eduardo Serra
Tariq Anwar
Paul Feldsher, Stephen Evans, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, David Parfitt
Department Leadership Roster
Sandy Powell
Costume Design
Iain Softley
Director
Hossein Amini
Screenplay
Edward Shearmur
Original Music Composer
John Beard
Production Design
Tariq Anwar
Editor
Eduardo Serra
Director of Photography
Stephen Evans
Producer
David Parfitt
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wings of the Dove
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What is The Wings of the Dove about?
Kate is secretly betrothed to a struggling journalist, Merton Densher. But she knows her Aunt Maude will never approve of the match, since Kate's deceased mother has lost all her money in a marriage to a degenerate opium addict. When Kate meets a terminally ill American heiress named Millie traveling through Europe, she comes up with a conniving plan to have both love and wealth.
Who directed The Wings of the Dove?
The Wings of the Dove was directed by Iain Softley.
Who stars in The Wings of the Dove?
The principal cast of The Wings of the Dove includes Helena Bonham Carter, Linus Roache, Alison Elliott, Elizabeth McGovern, Charlotte Rampling.
When was The Wings of the Dove released and how long is it?
The Wings of the Dove was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did The Wings of the Dove make at the box office?
The Wings of the Dove grossed $13.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Wings of the Dove?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wings of the Dove was composed by Edward Shearmur.
Is The Wings of the Dove based on a book or true story?
The Wings of the Dove is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry James".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wings of the Dove?
The Wings of the Dove holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).