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The Bostonians

19842h 2mJames Ivory
IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 81% · Metacritic 59

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"An intimate and exquisite probe of the feminist heart."

A bored lawyer and a suffragette vie for the attention of a faith healer's charismatic daughter.

DramaRomance
Boston, MassachusettsLawyerFeministPost Civil War19th Century

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Bostonians (1984) about?

A bored lawyer and a suffragette vie for the attention of a faith healer's charismatic daughter.

Who stars in The Bostonians?

The Bostonians stars Christopher Reeve (Basil Ransome), Vanessa Redgrave (Olive Chancellor), Jessica Tandy (Miss Birdseye), Madeleine Potter (Verena Tarrant), Nancy Marchand (Mrs. Burrage). The film was directed by James Ivory.

How long is The Bostonians?

The Bostonians has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1984.

Is The Bostonians worth watching?

The Bostonians holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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