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The Wings of the Dove (1997)

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Based on the 1902 Henry James novel of the same name, The Wings of the Dove is set in 1910. After the death of her mother, Kate Croy (Helena Bonham Carter) has become a ward of her wealthy Aunt Maude (Charlotte Rampling), who is paying her dissipated father (Michael Gambon) to stay out of Kate's life. Maude wants Kate not to repeat Kate's mother's mistake and marry someone who is a commoner, and Maude arranges a meeting between Kate and Lord Mark (Alex Jennings), a high-class gentleman who can

R, 1 hr. 41 min.

Drama, Romance

Directed By: Iain Softley

Written By: Hossein Amini

In Theaters: Nov 7, 1997 Wide

On DVD: Sep 14, 1999

Cast

Helena Bonham Carter
Kate Croy
Linus Roache
Merton Densher
Alison Elliott
Millie Theale
Elizabeth McGovern
Susan
Charlotte Rampling
Aunt Maud
Alex Jennings
Lord Mark
Michael Gambon
Kate's father

Critic Reviews for The Wings of the Dove

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The problem is this: We're given no reason to care about these two yearning hearts. Our only evidence of their love is a garish display of hormones.

January 15, 2005 Full Review Source: Looking Closer

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Jeffrey Overstreet

Looking Closer

Visually stunning? Absolutely! But I found the film's plodding pace relentlessly annoying.

May 31, 2003 Full Review Source: ReelTalk Movie Reviews

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Betty Jo Tucker

ReelTalk Movie Reviews

This compelling drama reveals the havoc wrought by those who try to control other people's lives.

March 1, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

This may be the most accessible James adaptation to date, as well as among the most beautiful.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Film Journal International

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Bruce Feld

Film Journal International

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Another very nice movie for romantic women of any age. Entertaining, and well put together, but sad. Helena Bonham is just lovely in this.

November 17, 2011

Cynthia S.

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This is another outstanding movie based on a novel written by Henry James. It takes place in the early 1900's and you have everything in this that?s found in a modern day soap opera. The main character is Kate (Helena Bonham Carter), a young woman who is dependant on the whims of a rich aunt for her survival. Kate is a

July 28, 2009