Released in 1986, it’s another example of the Merchant/Ivory brand; a literate mix of scrupulous screenwriting and finely-tuned production design carried by astute and intelligent actors. Seemingly destined for the arthouse, the film was a commercial hit thanks to its light comic tone and the brilliant cast including Helena Bonham-Carter, Judi Dench and Daniel Day-Lewis.
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