Howards End (1992)
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Critic Consensus: A superbly-mounted adaptation of E.M. Forster's tale of British class tension, with exceptional performances all round, Howard's End ranks among the best of Merchant-Ivory's work.
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Cast
as Margaret Schlegel
as Helen Schlegel
as Henry Wilcox
as Ruth Wilcox
as Charles Wilcox
as Leonard Bast
as Evie Wilcox
as Jacky Bast
as Aunt Juley
as Paul Wilcox
as Tibby Schlegel
as Annie
as Station Master
as Pianist
as Man Asking a Question
as Dolly Wilcox
as Luncheon Guest
as Luncheon Guest
as Luncheon Guest
as Luncheon Guest
as Luncheon Guest
as Luncheon Guest
as Maid at Howards End
as Porphyrion Supervisor
as Blue Stocking
as Blue Stocking
as Blue Stocking
as Blue Stocking
as Blue Stocking
as Blue Stocking
as Blue Stocking
as Percy Cahill
as Simpson's Carver
as Wilcox Baby
as Miss Avery
as Chauffeur
as Tom, the Farmer's Boy
as Bank Supervisor
as Colonel Fussell
as Wedding Guest
as Colonel Fussell
as Wedding Guest
as Marlett
as Porphyrion Chief Clerk
as Telegraph Operator
as Doctor
as Delivery Man
as Police Inspector
as Helen's Child
as Music Lecturer
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Critic Reviews for Howards End
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A can't-miss opportunity to experience some of the finest filmmaking of the 20th century.
What sets "Howards End" apart is the complex emotional life of its characters.
Elegant and powerful, accommodating collisions of class and temperament with the grace of a perfect Edwardian hostess, Howards End is the work to which all Merchant Ivory's other films have pointed and aspired.
Testament to the richness of the story is that even these supporting characters have more depth than the average leading characters in an American film.
Howards End provides more than enough in the way of production values-impeccable set decoration, elaborate costumes, beautiful locations and exquisite cinematography-to keep its primary audience entertained.
Director Ivory has assembled a wonderful cast, and he gets them to work together as a repertory company of genius.
Audience Reviews for Howards End
Vibrant filmmaking at its finest, every frame a painting, the dynamic explored are the underlying tensions between two upperclass turn-of-the-century English families, a plot of land with a house on it between them.
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The Merchant-Ivory adaptation of E.M. Forster's "Howards End" is a flat out masterpiece. It's the perfect storm of literature, production design, ensemble acting, costumes, lavish cinematography and beautiful dialogue. The film is emotionally resonant, existentially complex, and profoundly thrilling at times. For a two and a half hour film, the pacing is engaging and lively thanks to the precisely placed camera and magnetic performances. This is tremendous filmmaking.
Super Reviewer
Howards End is so stunningly beautiful it's like looking at a 140-minute long postcard. It's also just as slow-paced, though. And quite talky. But watching these incredible characters talk, quarrel and love is what makes this film a pleasure. The cast is impeccable: Emma Thompson, Helena Bonham Carter, Vanessa Redgrave, Samuel West, Nicola Duffett and Anthony Hopkins deliver top-notch performances.
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| Margaret Schlegel: | Discussion keeps a house alive. |