The Europeans
An adaptation of Henry James' novel about the Countess Eugenia Münster and her brother Robert, expatriate Americans who have grown up in Europe. Returning to prosperous relatives in New England, Eugenia hopes to make an advantageous marriage with a wealthy cousin. While Eugenia encounters obstacles, Robert finds his suit bearing fruit.
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Lee Remick
Eugenia Young
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Robin Ellis
Robert Acton
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Wesley Addy
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Tim Choate
Clifford
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Lisa Eichhorn
Gertrude
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Kristin Griffith
Lizzie Acton
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Interiors
Nancy New
Charlotte
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Norman Snow
Mr. Brand
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Helen Stenborg
Mrs. Acton
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Tim Woodward
Felix Young
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Gedda Petry
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James Ivory Director · Ruth Prawer Jhabvala Screenplay Henry James Author
Worldwide gross $1.2M · United States release October 8, 1979 · Produced in United Kingdom
Box office
Worldwide gross
$1,220,000
Production
Merchant Ivory Productions
Production
United Kingdom
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Denmark · May 1, 1979
Theatrical
United States · October 8, 1979
Theatrical
United States
December 20, 2019 · Limited theatrical · 40th anniversary restoration
Finland
May 1, 1979 · Theatrical
France
May 1, 1979 · Theatrical
Sweden
May 1, 1979 · TV
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