Gillian Anderson and Eric Stoltz star in this adaptation of Edith Whartons novel about the hypocrisy at the heart of New York society at the start of the last century.
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. Director Terence Davies' sumptuous adaptation of the Edith Wharton classic novel, 'The House of Mirth' is a tragic love story set against a background of wealth and social hypocrisy in the turn of the century New York. Gillian Anderson leaves her FBI casebook behind her to tackle the role of Lily Bart, dazzling socialite at the height of her success who quickly discovers the precariousness of her position when her beauty and charm start attracting unwanted interest and jealousy. Torn between the prospect of marrying for security and status or for love, Lily is faced with some life-changing decisions.... Actors Gillian Anderson, Eric Stoltz, Laura Linney, Dan Aykroyd, Anthony LaPaglia, Elizabeth McGovern & Jodhi May Director Terence Davies Certificate PG Year 2000 Languages English Duration 2 hours and 14 minutes (approx) Region Region 2 - Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players.
New York at the beginning of the 20th century. Lily Bart (Gillian Anderson), a young woman looking to make a good marriage, finds herself drawn into a downward spiral when her honour and her love for Lawrence Selden (Eric Stoltz) prevent her from accepting the advances of wealthy banker Gus Trenor (Dan Aykroyd) and bring her into conflict with the social machinations of Bertha Dorset (Laura Linney). Adapted from Edith Wharton's classic novel and directed by Terence Davies, 'The House of Mirth' features an acclaimed central performance from 'X Files' star Anderson.
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