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The Age of Innocence

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The Age of Innocence
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133 min.
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United States United States
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Romance. Drama | Romantic Drama. Costume Drama. 19th Century. Remake
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Edith Wharton Adaptations
Synopsis
Set in 1870s New York, Martin Scorsese's THE AGE OF INNOCENCE examines the tyranny of tradition and family heritage--and the tragic consequences of breaking societys unspoken rules. Newland Archer (Daniel Day-Lewis), an upstanding gentleman and partner in a lucrative and conservative law firm, is engaged to the perfect society woman, the pretty and polished May Welland (Winona Ryder). They are hoping to push forward their wedding date when Newland meets Countess Ellen Olenska (Michelle Pfeiffer), Mays beautiful, cosmopolitan, and scandal-ridden cousin. Ellen, who has resided in Europe and cultivated a more permissive continental sensibility, believes shes found a kindred spirit in Newland. Slowly the two fall in love, and Ellen entices Newland with the vision of a life not ruled by the rigid guidelines of New Yorks stuffy upper crust. But May represents all the temptations and benefits of wealth, position, and propriety. Newland must make the painful choice between a passionate life with Ellen and a placid, safe life with May--the life he was born and raised to lead. In adapting the classic novel by Edith Wharton, Scorsese meticulously reconstructs the elegant world of mid-19th-century Manhattan, using an onslaught of materialistic vices--including an endless barrage of sumptuous foods--to capture the elite world even more fastidiously.
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Awards
1993: Oscar: Best Costume Design. 5 Nominations
1993: Golden Globe: Best Supporting Actress (Winona Ryder). 4 Nominations
1993: BAFTA: Best Supporting Actress (Miriam Margolyes). 4 Nominations
1993: 2 Awards National Board of Review: Director (Scorsese), Supporting Actress (Ryder)
1993: New York Film Critics Circle: 3 Nominations, including Best Actor (Day-Lewis)
1993: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Nom. Best Actor & Prod. Design
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The Age of Innocence
1993
Martin Scorsese
7.0
(17,088)
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