| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 81 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen (4:3) presentation; Dolby Digital mono., NTSC. |
| Cast |
Elizabeth Spriggs, Betsy Blair, John Castle. |
| Note |
Based on the novel by Henry James. |
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Originally broadcast as a television motion picture in 1979. |
| Summary |
Kate Croy and Merton Densher are engaged in a passionate, clandestine love affair. Croy is desperately in love with Densher, but he lacks money, making him unsuitable as a mate. By chance, Croy befriends Milly Theale, a young American heiress. When Croy discovers that Theale suffers from a mysterious and fatal malady, she hatches a plan that can give all three something that they want, but at a price. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- England -- Drama.
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Inheritance and succession -- Drama.
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Americans -- England -- Drama.
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Europe -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Historical films.
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Made-for-TV movies.
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Film adaptations.
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| Added Author |
Gorrie, John.
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Shallcross, Alan.
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Constanduros, Denis, 1910-1978.
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Spriggs, Elizabeth.
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Blair, Betsy, 1923-2009.
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Castle, John, 1940-
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James, Henry, 1843-1916.
Wings of the dove.
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British Broadcasting Corporation.
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BBC Video (Firm)
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BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| Note |
Title on disc label: Henry James collection. Disc four, The wings of the dove |
| ISBN |
1419875027 set |
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9781419875021 set |
| Standard No. |
883929042050 set |
| Music No. |
2000005505 BBC Video |
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1000043640 BBC Video (set) |
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3000018711 BBC Video (set) |
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