A Room with a View
UK,
1985, 117 min
(Alternative: 113 min)
Directed by:
James IvoryScreenplay:
Ruth Prawer JhabvalaCinematography:
Tony Pierce-RobertsComposer:
Richard RobbinsCast:
Maggie Smith, Helena Bonham Carter, Denholm Elliott, Julian Sands, Simon Callow, Patrick Godfrey, Judi Dench, Fabia Drake, Amanda Walker, Daniel Day-Lewis (more)VOD (1)
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Set in Florence and the English countryside, the film tells the story of a young English couple, Lucy Honeychurch (Helena Bonham Carter) and George Emerson (Julian Sands), who encounter passion whilst on holiday in Italy. Defying the Victorian conventions of their elders they dare to be true to their feelings, each other and true love. Superbly adapted from E.M. Forster's classic novel, and boasting a wonderful supporting cast including Daniel Day-Lewis, Maggie Smith, Dame Judi Dench, Denholm Elliot and Simon Callow, A Room With A View was a world-wide smash hit and cemented the reputation of Merchant Ivory as masters of the period film. (Spirit Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1987 - Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1987 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1987 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
- 1987 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1987 - James Ivory (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1987 - Denholm Elliott (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1987 - Maggie Smith (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 1987 - Tony Pierce-Roberts (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
Independent Spirit Awards
- 1987 - Special Distinction Award
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1987 - Best Film
- 1987 - Maggie Smith (Best Leading Actress)
- 1987 - Judi Dench (Best Supporting Actress)
- 1987 - Best Costume Design
- 1987 - Best Production Design
- 1987 - James Ivory (Best Director)
- 1987 - Simon Callow (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1987 - Denholm Elliott (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1987 - Rosemary Leach (Best Supporting Actress)
- 1987 - Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1987 - Tony Pierce-Roberts (Best Cinematography)
- 1987 - Best Editing
- 1987 - Richard Robbins (Best Music)
- 1987 - Best Sound
Golden Globes
- 1987 - Maggie Smith (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
- 1987 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1987 - James Ivory (Best Director)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1986 - Tony Pierce-Roberts (Best Cinematographer)
- 1986 - Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (Best Screenplay)
Venice Film Festival
- 1986 - James Ivory (Golden Lion for Best Film)