Maurice
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))
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James Wilby, Hugh Grant and Rupert Graves form an interesting triangle, or rather two couples that are quite daring for their time. Mostly, however, it shows that these are actors who were not afraid, and that the filmmakers did not lack courage either. And that's a good thing. The film works and is still a very strong romantic drama today.
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