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The Wings of the Dove

R19971h 42mIain Softley
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 85% · Metacritic 73

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"A couple with everything but money. An heiress with everything but love. A temptation no one could resist."

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.

DramaRomance
London, EnglandBased On Novel Or BookVenice, ItalyLove TriangleMasked BallGondolaForbidden LoveMan Between Two WomenUnrequited LoveInheritance

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Wings of the Dove (1997) 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 stars in The Wings of the Dove?

The Wings of the Dove stars Helena Bonham Carter (Kate Croy), Linus Roache (Merton Densher), Alison Elliott (Millie Theale), Elizabeth McGovern (Susan Stringham), Charlotte Rampling (Aunt Maude). The film was directed by Iain Softley.

How long is The Wings of the Dove?

The Wings of the Dove has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated R.

Is The Wings of the Dove worth watching?

The Wings of the Dove holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 85. 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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