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Washington Square is a 1997 American romantic drama film directed by Agnieszka Holland, and starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, Albert Finney, Ben Chaplin, Maggie Smith and Judith Ivey. The screenplay by Carol Doyle is based on Henry James' novel of the same name, which was filmed as The Heiress in 1949. The film was a critical success, but a commercial failure.
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*Source, Fair Use#/media/File%3AWashingtonSquareMoviePoster.jpg)* My love for historical dramas led to this recommendation that I received in my review of *The Gilded Age* written a few days ago. So I decided to search for this film and watch it. I got two recommendations actually and will find the second one soon. Washington Square (1997) is an American romance based on Henry James' novel of the same name. It's set…More
Woman romantically pursuing a man on the account of his wealth instead of her own feelings is a popular trope in fiction. *Washington Square*, 1997 period drama directed by Agnieszka Holland, presents the opposite scenario. The plot, based on the eponymous classic novel by Henry James, is set in mid 19th Century New York City. Dr. Austin Sloper (played by Albert Finney) is respected and wealthy physician who can be…More