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The Wings of the Dove (1997)

★ 7.1R102 minDirector: Iain Softley

1997 film by Iain Softley

The Wings of the Dove is a 1997 romantic drama film directed by Iain Softley and starring Helena Bonham Carter, Linus Roache, and Alison Elliott. The screenplay by Hossein Amini is based on the 1902 novel by Henry James. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards and five BAFTAs, recognizing Bonham Carter's performance, the screenplay, the costume design, and the cinematography.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Wings of the Dove about?
The Wings of the Dove (1997) — Kate Croy's (Helena Bonham Carter's) mother was born to wealth and privilege, but she threw it all away to marry Kate's Father (Sir Michael Gambon), a penniless opium addict who admits to having stolen from his wife. After her mother's death, Kate is offered an opportunity to ret
Is The Wings of the Dove based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Wings of the Dove scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.