The Europeans

May 1, 1979

1h 31m

★ 5.4

Overview

An adaptation of Henry James' novel about the Countess Eugenia Münster and her brother Robert, expatriate Americans who have grown up in Europe. Returning to prosperous relatives in New England, Eugenia hopes to make an advantageous marriage with a wealthy cousin. While Eugenia encounters obstacles, Robert finds his suit bearing fruit.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Merchant Ivory Productions

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Cast

Eugenia Young

Lee Remick

Robert Acton

Robin Ellis

Mr. Wentworth

Wesley Addy

Clifford

Tim Choate

Gertrude

Lisa Eichhorn

Lizzie Acton

Kristin Griffith

Charlotte

Nancy New

Mr. Brand

Norman Snow

Mrs. Acton

Helen Stenborg

Felix Young

Tim Woodward

Augustine

Gedda Petry

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