Title:Wings Of The Dove
Date: 1997
Type: Drama
Rating: 4/5
Colour: Yes
Director: Iain Softley
Producer:
Comment
When the mother of a young woman (Helena Bonham Carter) dies she is taken in by her rich aunt (Charlotte Rampling) and has to choose between the wealth and place in society from her aunt or being penniless with her journalist lover (Linus Roache) . She is introduced to a young rich American woman (Alison Elliott) who falls for her lover when they meet at a party. When Helena Bonham Carter discovers that Alison Elloitt has a terminal illness she comes up with a plan to have both wealth and love.The is a well produced adaptaion of the Henry James novel with a good performance from Helena Bonham Carter.
Actors
Helena Bonham Carter
Linus Roache
Alison Elliott
Charlotte Rampling
Michael Gambon
Elizabeth McGovern
Oscars
Nomination - Best Actress - Helena Bonham Carter
Novel
Henry James