The Wings of the Dove
- Drama
- Romance
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.
The Wings of the Dove is a 1997 drama-romance film based on Henry James's classic novel, following Kate, a woman caught between her secret love for a poor journalist and her aunt's demand for a wealthy match. When Kate befriends a dying American heiress, she devises a scheme that promises both love and fortune. The film explores ambition, morality, and the cost of deception in Edwardian society.
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Helena Bonham CarterKate Croy
Linus RoacheMerton Densher
Alison ElliottMillie Theale
Elizabeth McGovernSusan Stringham
Charlotte RamplingAunt Maude
Alex JenningsLord Mark
Michael GambonLionel Croy
Ben MilesJournalist 1
Philip WrightJournalist 2
Diana KentMerton's Party Companion- Alexander JohnButler
- Shirley ChantrellOpium Den Lady
Mark ChapmanRoyal Bodyguard (uncredited)
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The Wings of the Dove (1997) Trailer | Helena Bonham Carter | Linus Roache
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When was The Wings of the Dove released?
The Wings of the Dove was released on September 4, 1997.
What is the plot about?
Kate is secretly betrothed to a struggling journalist but knows her wealthy aunt will reject him due to her family's financial ruin. When she meets a terminally ill American heiress, Kate hatches a plan to secure both love and wealth through deception.
What genres is this film?
The Wings of the Dove is a drama and romance film that adapts Henry James's literary work.
Where can I watch The Wings of the Dove?
The film is available through standard streaming platforms, rental services, and physical media retailers, though specific availability varies by region and service.
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