The House of Mirth
The House of Mirth

The House of Mirth

When a woman has the beauty men admire and women envy... it is wise to tread carefully.

6.2(79 votes)
2000
2h 15m
Drama
Romance

In early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself betrayed by her friends and exiled from high society.

Production

Granada Productions, Arts Council of England, Film4 Productions, The Scottish Arts Council, The Glasgow Film Fund, Three Rivers Production, Showtime

Cast

Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson

Lily Bart

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Augustus 'Gus' Trenor

Eleanor Bron

Eleanor Bron

Mrs. Julia Peniston, Lily's Aunt

Terry Kinney

Terry Kinney

George Dorset

Anthony LaPaglia

Anthony LaPaglia

Sim Rosedale

Laura Linney

Laura Linney

Bertha Dorset

Jodhi May

Jodhi May

Grace Julia Stepney

Elizabeth McGovern

Elizabeth McGovern

Mrs. Carry Fisher

Eric Stoltz

Eric Stoltz

Lawrence Selden

Penny Downie

Penny Downie

Judy Trenor

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