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Mr. and Mrs. Bridge
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| Mr. & Mrs. Bridge | |
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 Mr. & Mrs. Bridge Movie Poster |
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| Directed by | James Ivory |
| Produced by | Ismail Merchant |
| Written by | Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (based on the novels by Evan S. Connell) |
| Starring | Paul Newman Joanne Woodward |
| Music by | Richard Robbins Jacques Offenbach ("Barcarolle" & "Can Can") |
| Cinematography | Tony Pierce-Roberts |
| Editing by | Humphrey Dixon |
| Distributed by | Miramax Films |
| Release date(s) | November 23, 1990 (USA) |
| Running time | 126 min. |
| Language | English |
| IMDb profile | |
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge is a 1990 Merchant Ivory Film based on the novels by Evan S. Connell of the same name. It is directed by James Ivory, with a screenplay by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala and produced by Ismail Merchant)
The film which tells the story of a traditional family in Kansas City, Missouri's Country Club District during the 1930s and 1940s whose children try to rebel from their conservative father's upbringing.
Starring Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, with Blythe Danner, Simon Callow, Kyra Sedgwick, Robert Sean Leonard, Margaret Welsh and Austin Pendleton.
It was filmed entirely on location in Kansas City and Paris (Musée du Louvre, Moulin Rouge, Église Notre-Dame, etc...).
It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress (Joanne Woodward).
Contents |
- Paul Newman - Walter Bridge
- Joanne Woodward - India Bridge
- Blythe Danner - Grace Barron
- Simon Callow - Dr. Alex Sauer
- Kyra Sedgwick - Ruth Bridge
- Robert Sean Leonard - Douglas Bridge (grown-up)
- Margaret Welsh - Carolyn Bridge
- Austin Pendleton - Mr. Gadbury
- Saundra McClain - Harriet
- Diane Kagan - Julia
- Gale Garnett - Mabel Ong
- Remak Ramsay - Virgil Barron
- Robert Westenberg - Ruth's Boyfriend
- John Bell - Douglas Bridge, as a boy
- Marcus Giamatti - Gil Davis
- Robert Levine - Avrum Rhinegold
- Addison Myers - Man at Businessmen's Table
- Roger Burget - Man at Businessmen's Table
- Al Christy - Judge
- Joe Tinoco - Plaintiff
- Ben Stephenson - Law Clerk
- Alison Sneegas - Band Vocalist
- Mark Yonally - Youth at High School Dance
- Buck Baker - Scoutmaster
- Danny Cox - Country Club Steward
- Robyn Rosenfeld - Genevieve
- Roch Leibovici - Watch Seller on the Quai
- Hubert Saint-Macary - Copyist in the Louvre
- Laurence Goua - Principal Can-Can Dancer
- The Nicolodis - Moulin Rouge Tumblers
- Judy Judd - First Bridge Player
- Nora Denney - Second Bridge Player
- Charles Perkins - Jazz Musician
- Allen Monroe - Jazz Musician
- Richard Ross - Jazz Musician
- Milton Abel - Jazz Musician
- Spencer Keesee - Couperin
- Robin Humphrey - Bridal Gown Lady
- Kathy Quinn-Byrne - Paquita
- John Anthony - Rod
- Jennifer Conforti - Rod's Girl
- Tom Hall - Aztec Room Waiter
- Joanne Carr - Prison Matron
- Florence Hall - The Barrons' Maid
- Lee Lambert - Cpl. Cipkowski
- Jocelyn Hamilton - Florist's Assistant
- Andy Knott - Flower Shop Owner
- Won : Best Screenplay for Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
- Won : Best Actress for Joanne Woodward
- Won : Best Actress for Joanne Woodward
- Nominated : Best Actress in a Leading Role for Joanne Woodward
- Nominated : Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for Joanne Woodward
- Nominated : Best Female Lead for Joanne Woodward