new york city,based on novel or book,despair,loneliness,socialite,high society,1900s

The House of Mirth (2000)

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When a woman has the beauty men admire and women envy... it is wise to tread carefully.

In early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself betrayed by her friends and exiled from high society.

Cast & Crew

Director
Terence Davies
  • Profile picture of Gillian Anderson
    Lily Bart Gillian Anderson
  • Profile picture of Dan Aykroyd
    Augustus 'Gus' Trenor Dan Aykroyd
  • Profile picture of Eleanor Bron
    Mrs. Julia Peniston, Lily's Aunt Eleanor Bron
  • Profile picture of Terry Kinney
    George Dorset Terry Kinney
  • Profile picture of Anthony LaPaglia
    Sim Rosedale Anthony LaPaglia
  • Profile picture of Laura Linney
    Bertha Dorset Laura Linney
  • Profile picture of Jodhi May
    Grace Julia Stepney Jodhi May
  • Profile picture of Elizabeth McGovern
    Mrs. Carry Fisher Elizabeth McGovern

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Keywords

  • new york city
  • based on novel or book
  • despair
  • loneliness
  • socialite
  • high society
  • 1900s