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Dominican Rep. The Age of Innocence
- Original title
- The Age of Innocence
- Year
- 1993
- Running time
- 133 min.
- Country
United States- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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Michelle Pfeiffer
Daniel Day-Lewis
Winona Ryder
Richard E. Grant
Alec McCowen
Geraldine Chaplin
Mary Beth Hurt
Robert Sean Leonard
Stuart Wilson
Alexis Smith
Michael Gough
Miriam Margolyes
Sian Phillips
Jonathan Pryce
Martin Scorsese- See all credits
- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Romance. Drama | Romantic Drama. Costume Drama. 19th Century. Remake
- Movie Groups
- Edith Wharton Adaptations
- Synopsis
- Set in 1870s New York, Martin Scorsese's THE AGE OF INNOCENCE examines the tyranny of tradition and family heritage--and the tragic consequences of breaking societys unspoken rules. Newland Archer (Daniel Day-Lewis), an upstanding gentleman and partner in a lucrative and conservative law firm, is engaged to the perfect society woman, the pretty and polished May Welland (Winona Ryder). They are hoping to push forward their wedding date when Newland meets Countess Ellen Olenska (Michelle Pfeiffer), Mays beautiful, cosmopolitan, and scandal-ridden cousin. Ellen, who has resided in Europe and cultivated a more permissive continental sensibility, believes shes found a kindred spirit in Newland. Slowly the two fall in love, and Ellen entices Newland with the vision of a life not ruled by the rigid guidelines of New Yorks stuffy upper crust. But May represents all the temptations and benefits of wealth, position, and propriety. Newland must make the painful choice between a passionate life with Ellen and a placid, safe life with May--the life he was born and raised to lead. In adapting the classic novel by Edith Wharton, Scorsese meticulously reconstructs the elegant world of mid-19th-century Manhattan, using an onslaught of materialistic vices--including an endless barrage of sumptuous foods--to capture the elite world even more fastidiously.
- Rankings Position
- Awards
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1993: Oscar: Best Costume Design. 5 Nominations1993: Golden Globe: Best Supporting Actress (Winona Ryder). 4 Nominations1993: BAFTA: Best Supporting Actress (Miriam Margolyes). 4 Nominations1993: 2 Awards National Board of Review: Director (Scorsese), Supporting Actress (Ryder)1993: New York Film Critics Circle: 3 Nominations, including Best Actor (Day-Lewis)1993: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Nom. Best Actor & Prod. Design
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- 75 My Favorite Romantic Dramas (60)
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