The Wings of the Dove(1997)
A couple with everything but money. An heiress with everything but love. A temptation no one could resist.
The Wings of the Dove Synopsis
Kate is secretly betrothed to a struggling journalist, Merton Densher. But she knows her Aunt Maude will never approve of the match, since Kate's deceased mother has lost all her money in a marriage to a degenerate opium addict. When Kate meets a terminally ill American heiress named Millie traveling through Europe, she comes up with a conniving plan to have both love and wealth.
The Wings of the Dove (1997) is a drama and romance film directed by Iain Softley, released on September 4, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Helena Bonham Carter, Linus Roache, Alison Elliott and Elizabeth McGovern. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 127 ratings.
- Director:
- Iain Softley
- Writers:
- Hossein Amini, Henry James
- Producers:
- Stephen Evans, David Parfitt
- Cinematographer:
- Eduardo Serra
- Composer:
- Edward Shearmur
- Production:
- Miramax
- Revenue:
- $13,692,648
- Status:
- Released
The Wings of the Dove (1997) Trailer
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Wings of the Dove | 'First Impressions' (HD) | Helena Bonham Carter | 1997
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The Wings of the Dove Cast & Crew
Main cast
Helena Bonham Carter
as Kate Croy
Linus Roache
as Merton Densher
Alison Elliott
as Millie Theale
Elizabeth McGovern
as Susan Stringham
Charlotte Rampling
as Aunt Maude
Alex Jennings
as Lord Mark
Michael Gambon
as Lionel Croy
Ben Miles
as Journalist 1
Philip Wright
as Journalist 2
Diana Kent
as Merton's Party Companion
- Alexander John
Alexander John
as Butler
- Shirley Chantrell
Shirley Chantrell
as Opium Den Lady
Key crew
Directed by Iain Softley, written by Hossein Amini and Henry James, produced by Stephen Evans and David Parfitt.
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The Wings of the Dove Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 127 ratings.
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The Wings of the Dove – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wings of the Dove online?
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The Wings of the Dove (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Wings of the Dove?
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The main cast of The Wings of the Dove (1997) includes Helena Bonham Carter, Linus Roache, Alison Elliott, Elizabeth McGovern and Charlotte Rampling. The film was directed by Iain Softley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wings of the Dove released?
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The Wings of the Dove was released on September 4, 1997 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Wings of the Dove worth watching?
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The Wings of the Dove (1997) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 127 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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