The Inheritance
Synopsis
A beautiful orphan of mysterious parentage is asked by her adoptive family to help find a husband for their niece, but when two suitors both fall for the orphan girl, the niece instigates a scheme to discredit her in the eyes of her guardians. Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott.
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Cari Shayne
Edith Adelon
Brigitta Dau
Amy Hamilton
Paul Anthony Stewart
Frederick Arlington
Brigid Brannagh
Ida Glenshaw
Michael Gallagher
Louis
Max Gail
Arliss Johnson
Thomas Gibson
James Percy
Tom Conti
Henry Hamilton
Meredith Baxter
Beatrice Hamilton
Alicia Bergman
Emma
Michella Davison
Cook
Henry G. Sanders
Blacksmith
Paul Bartel
Doctor
Rob Nilsson
Minister
Lloyd Gordon
Dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bobby Roth
- Screenplay & Story
- Maria Nation, Louisa May Alcott
- Original Score
- Christopher Franke
- Original Title
- The Inheritance
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bobby Roth
Maria Nation, Louisa May Alcott
Christopher Franke
Henk van Eeghen
Laura Pozmantier, Terry Dunn Meurer, John Cosgrove, Jeffrey S. Grant
Department Leadership Roster
Bobby Roth
Director
Glenda Ganis
Production Design
Christopher Franke
Original Music Composer
Jeff Dashnaw
Stunt Coordinator
Henk van Eeghen
Editor
Mary Malin
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Inheritance
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What is The Inheritance about?
A beautiful orphan of mysterious parentage is asked by her adoptive family to help find a husband for their niece, but when two suitors both fall for the orphan girl, the niece instigates a scheme to discredit her in the eyes of her guardians. Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott.
Who directed The Inheritance?
The Inheritance was directed by Bobby Roth.
Who stars in The Inheritance?
The principal cast of The Inheritance includes Cari Shayne, Brigitta Dau, Paul Anthony Stewart, Brigid Brannagh, Michael Gallagher.
When was The Inheritance released and how long is it?
The Inheritance was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Inheritance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Inheritance was composed by Christopher Franke.
Is The Inheritance based on a book or true story?
The Inheritance is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louisa May Alcott".