UK,
1987, 140 min
Directed by:
James IvoryScreenplay:
James IvoryCinematography:
Pierre LhommeComposer:
Richard RobbinsCast:
James Wilby, Hugh Grant, Rupert Graves, Denholm Elliott, Simon Callow, Billie Whitelaw, Barry Foster, Judy Parfitt, Ben Kingsley, Julian Wadham (more)Plots(1)
The repressed and bourgeois Maurice Hall (James Wilby) tackles the prejudices of Edwardian society as he comes to terms with his sexuality, in this landmark drama. From the halls of Cambridge University to the cricket fields of the English gentry, this profound tale of emotional and sexual awakening features star-making performances from Wilby, Hugh Grant and Rupert Graves, and perfectly captures the fears and joys of submitting to a forbidden desire. (British Film Institute (BFI))
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1988 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
Venice Film Festival
- 1987 - James Ivory (Silver Lion - Award for Best Director)
- 1987 - Hugh Grant, James Wilby (Volpi Cup for Best Actor)
- 1987 - Richard Robbins (Golden Osella - Best Original Music)
- 1987 - James Ivory (Golden Lion for Best Film)