Howards End (1992)
Based on the Novel by E.M. Forster
A saga of class relations and changing times in an Edwardian England on the brink of modernity, the film centers on liberal Margaret Schlegel, who, along with her sister Helen, becomes involved with two couples: wealthy, conservative industrialist Henry Wilcox and his wife Ruth, and the downwardly mobile working-class Leonard Bast and his mistress Jackie.
Director: James Ivory
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 142 min
Release Date: March 13, 1992
Cast
- Emma Thompson - Margaret Schlegel
- Helena Bonham Carter - Helen Schlegel
- Anthony Hopkins - Henry J. Wilcox
- Samuel West - Leonard Bast
- Vanessa Redgrave - Ruth Wilcox
- Adrian Ross Magenty - Tibby Schlegel
- Prunella Scales - Aunt Juley
- James Wilby - Charles Wilcox
- Joseph Bennett - Paul Wilcox
- Jo Kendall - Annie
Screenplay
- E.M. Forster (Novel)
- Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (Screenplay)
Music: Richard Robbins
Cinematography: Tony Pierce-Roberts
Editing: Andrew Marcus
Production: Merchant Ivory Productions, Japan Satellite Broadcasting, IMAGICA, Sumitomo Corporation, Film Four International, Cinema Ten Corporation, Ide Productions
Country: Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English, Deutsch
Budget: $8M
Box Office: $26M
Original Language: en
Themes
Powerful Sisterhood Stories, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
london, england, sibling relationship, countryside, based on novel or book, empowerment, sister, class differences, turn of the century, edwardian england, 1900s, wealthy family, sister sister relationship
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Howards End about?
- A saga of class relations and changing times in an Edwardian England on the brink of modernity, the film centers on liberal Margaret Schlegel, who, along with her sister Helen, becomes involved with two couples: wealthy, conservative industrialist Henry Wilcox and his wife Ruth, and the downwardly mobile working-class Leonard Bast and his mistress Jackie.
- Who directed Howards End?
- Howards End was directed by James Ivory.
- Who stars in Howards End?
- Howards End stars Emma Thompson, Helena Bonham Carter, Anthony Hopkins, Samuel West, Vanessa Redgrave, Adrian Ross Magenty.
- How long is Howards End?
- Howards End has a runtime of 2h 22m (142 minutes).
- What genre is Howards End?
- Howards End is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Howards End?
- Howards End had a budget of $8M.
- How much did Howards End gross?
- Howards End grossed $26M worldwide.
- Where was Howards End produced?
- Howards End was produced in Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Howards End?
- The themes of Howards End include: Powerful Sisterhood Stories, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Social Commentary and Reflection.