Movie Description It's the turn-of-the-century in Dublin at a holiday feast vibrant with food and spirit. A young couple at the party seem to have everything until that night, the man learns of his wife's unforgotten young love. This was John Huston's final film and was scripted by his son Tony, based on James Joyce's 1914 short story. Academy Award Nominations: Best (Adapted) Screenplay, Best Costume Design.
| Credits | | Cast: | Donal Donnelly, Marie Kean |
Editorial Reviews Included in the New York Times "10 Best Films of 1987" New York Times - p.II,23 - Vincent Canby (12/27/1987)
"...Magnificent....A note of triumph [for John Huston]....[Anjelica] Huston is splendid..." Canby
"...A well-crafted miniature....It could hardly be more apt as a parting gesture from a lively, very smart old artist..." Variety - Cart. (09/02/1987)
"...A great part of the joy of the film is the cast and the rightness of their speech, their carriage, their wonderful Irish faces..." Los Angeles Times - Sheila Benson (12/17/1987)
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