The Bostonians (Original title)
Dates: 1984 (Copyright), 02 August 1984 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirector: James Ivory
Synopsis: Set in 19th century Boston. Concerns the relationship between a wealthy feminist single woman and her charismatic young disciple, who is the object of romantic attentions from the former's chauvinistic male cousin.
Genres: Period drama, Romance
Subjects: Boston (Massachusetts), Feminism
Releases
Date: 02 August 1984Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Rankcolor - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 122 mins Length: 10954 FeetDialogue (original): English
Title: Cinquante couples insolitesAuthor: PAQUET, Anne-Marie Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Analysis of unconventional relationships in films produced between the 1920s and 1980s around the world, including Ivory's The BOSTONIANS.
In: Sight and Sound v13 n6 June 2003 Page: 62
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v17 n3 November 2003 Page: 112
Title: Home guideAuthor: [T.S.] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v8 n1 January 1998 Pages: 16-19
Title: The James gangAuthor: HORNE, Philip Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the release of WINGS OF THE DOVE (1997), the suitability of Henry James's writing for screen adaptation is considered through a critical examination of previous adaptations of his works, including The BOSTONIANS (1984).
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v25 n3 1997 Pages: 231-235
Title: "Damnble Feminization"?: The Merchant Ivory Film ...Author: SORENSEN, Sue Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Adaptation of Henry Jame's The Bostonians. Argues that the film adaptation of THE BOSTONIANS provides a long overdue feminist appreciation of the novel.
In: British National Film and Video Catalogue v23 1985
Title: [British National Film & Video Catalogue - v23 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Sight and Sound v54 n2 Spring 1985 Pages: Spring 95-100
Title: [Sight and Sound - v54 n2 Spring 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: James Ivory discusses working with Vanessa Redgrave on the film.
In: Cinéma n317 May 1985 Pages: 31-32
Title: [Cinéma - n317 May 1985: no known title]Language: French
In: La Revue du Cinéma/Image et Son n405 May 1985 Pages: 28-29
Title: [ La Revue du Cinéma/Image et Son - n405 May 1985: no known title]Language: French
In: Film and History v15 n4 December 1985 Pages: 91-92
Title: [Film and History - v15 n4 December 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Comparison of the misogyny portrayed in this film and un AMOUR DE SWANN.
In: Filmfaust n47/48 Aug/Sep 1985 Pages: 27-28
Title: [Filmfaust - n47/48 Aug/Sep 1985: no known title]Language: German
In: City Limits n156 28 Sep 1984 Page: 28
Title: [City Limits - n156 28 Sep 1984: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n466 6 Oct 1984 Page: 18
Title: [Screen International - n466 6 Oct 1984: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v283 n1 30 Jul 1984 Page: 4
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v283 n1 30 Jul 1984: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v51 n608 September 1984 Pages: 271-272
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v51 n608 September 1984: no known title]Language: English
In: Cahiers du Cinéma n360/361 Summer 1984 Page: 86
Title: [Cahiers du Cinéma - n360/361 Summer 1984: no known title]Language: French
In: Screen International n447 26 May 1984 Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n447 26 May 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: Production report.
In: Sight and Sound v53 n4 Autumn 1984 Pages: Autumn 295-296
Title: [Sight and Sound - v53 n4 Autumn 1984: no known title]Language: English
In: On Location v8 n2 June 1984 Page: 76
Title: [On Location - v8 n2 June 1984: no known title]Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
Description: Location report from Massachusetts.
In: Time Out n736 27 Sep 1984 Page: 51
Title: [Time Out - n736 27 Sep 1984: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Caption review.
In: Films and Filming n360 September 1984 Page: 35
Title: [Films and Filming - n360 September 1984: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 23 May 1984 Page: 15
Title: [Variety - 23 May 1984: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n415 8 Oct 1983 Page: 18
Title: [Screen International - n415 8 Oct 1983: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note.
In: Screen International n417 22 Oct 1983 Page: 24
Title: [Screen International - n417 22 Oct 1983: no known title]Language: English
Description: Picture report.
In: Sight and Sound v53 n1 Winter 1983/84 Pages: Winter 2-3
Title: [Sight and Sound - v53 n1 Winter 1983/84: no known title]Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
Description: Location report.
In: Screen International n411 10 Sep 1983 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n411 10 Sep 1983: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n344 22 May 1982 Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n344 22 May 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n312 3 Oct 1981 Page: 60
Title: [Screen International - n312 3 Oct 1981: no known title]Language: English
Author: RAW, Laurence Pages: vii, 297 p.
Title: Screen memories: Hollywood cinema on the psychoanalytic couch
Author: GREENBERG, Harvey Roy Pages: 277p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1221441
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Dates: 1984 (Copyright), 02 August 1984 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirector: James Ivory
Synopsis: Set in 19th century Boston. Concerns the relationship between a wealthy feminist single woman and her charismatic young disciple, who is the object of romantic attentions from the former's chauvinistic male cousin.
Genres: Period drama, Romance
Subjects: Boston (Massachusetts), Feminism
Releases
Date: 02 August 1984Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Rankcolor - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 122 mins Length: 10954 FeetDialogue (original): English
Credits
(99)
©/Production Company: Bostonians Productions, Production Company: Merchant Ivory Productions Ltd, Production Company: WGBH (Boston), Production Company: Rediffusion Films, Production Company: Almi Entertainment Finance Corporation, Production Company: BBC, Executive Producer: Albert Schwarz, Executive Producer: Michael S. Landes, Producer: Ismail Merchant, Associate Producer: Connie Kaiserman, Associate Producer: Paul Bradley, Production Manager: Ted Morley, Production Co-ordinator: Lorraine Goodman, Production Accountant: Brian Brockwell, Sunil Kirparam, Accounts Assistant: Pat Stamler, Location Manager: Alex Decker, Location Co-ordinator: Lisa Strout, Production Assistant: Hadi Zarbafi, Production Assistant: Randy Craig, Production Assistant: Tom Ehrenfeld, Production Assistant: David Kimball, Production Assistant: Dorothy Berman, Production Assistant: Nicola Robinson, Production Assistant: Stephen Dembitzer, Assistant to the Producer: Bill O'Connell, Location Search: Michael Williams, Assistant Director: David Appleton, Assistant Director (2nd): Ron Peck, Assistant Director (3rd): Simon Moseley, Assistant to the Director: Anthony F. Chase, Assistant to the Director: Michael Fields, Linsey Lee, Continuity: Caroline Sax, Casting: Inc. Joy Todd, Casting: The Casting Company, Extras Casting: Navarro-Bertoni, Screenplay: Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, Based on the novel by: Henry James, Director of Photography: Walter Lassally, Assistant Cameraman (1st): Tom Paul Hoppe, Assistant Cameraman (2nd): Bill Floyd, Gaffer: James Jansen, Gaffer: John Burkley, Electrician: Robert Magro, Electrician: Brian O'Connell, Electrician: Andy Clapp, Electrician: Charlie Marroquin, Genny Operator: Herb Rook, Key Grip: Tom Dischert, [Grip] Best Boy: David Houlle, Stills Photography: Karan Kapoor, Stills Photography: Mikki Ansin, Stills Photography: Marie Cosindas, Editor: Katherine Wenning, Editor: Mark Potter, Assistant Editor: Lori Kornspun, Assistant Editor (2nd): Joseph Gutowski, Apprentice Editor: Tom Freeman, Production Designer: Leo Austin, Art Director: Tom Walden, Art Director: Don Carpentier, Set Decorator: Richard Elton, Scenic Artist: Debbie Davis, Scenic Artist: Timothy Freuh, Scenic Artist: Janet Low, Scenic Artist: Pat Tanpone, Scenic Artist: Nan Starr, Scenic Artist: Jon Moynihan, Scenic Artist: Peter Derbyshire, Scenic Artist: John Campbell, Props Master: Tom Allen, Assistant to Props Master: Tom Freeman, Costume Designer: Jenny Beavan, Costume Designer: John Bright, Costume Co-ordinator: William Pierce, Wardrobe Assistant: Sally Turner, Nancy Lawson, Make-up: Jeanne Richmond, Assistant Make-up: Marleen Alter, Hairdresser: Carol Hemming, Jeffrey Haines, Titles/Opticals: Camera Effects, Colour by: Rank Film Laboratories, Music: Richard Robbins, Musician (Alto): Helen Attfield, Musician (Fiddle): Graham Prescott, Musician (Organ Soloist): David Beyer, Nigel Allcoat, Music Conductor: Harry Rabinowitz, Music Recording: Alan Snelling, Organ Music Recording: Scott Kent, Sound: Ray Beckett, Dubbing Mixer: Jon Blunt, Stereo-digital Transfers: Paris Jamal, Sound Editor: Brian Blamey, Teamster Captain: Neil Gillis, Unit Publicist: Zakiya Powell
Cast
(26)
Christopher Reeve (Basil Ransome), Vanessa Redgrave (Olive Chancellor), Jessica Tandy (Miss Birdseye), Madeleine Potter (Verena Tarrant), Nancy Marchand (Mrs Burrage), Wesley Addy (Dr Tarrant), Barbara Bryne (Mrs Tarrant), Linda Hunt (Dr Prance), Charles McCaughan (music hall policeman), Nancy New (Mrs Luna), John Van Ness Philip (Henry Burrage), Wallace Shawn (Mr Pardon), Peter Bogyo (Mr Gracie), Martha Farrar (Mrs Farrinder), Dusty Maxwell (Newton), J. Lee Morgan (music hall official), De French (patient), Maura Moynihan (Henrietta Stackpole), Jane Manners (maid), Lee Doyle (Mr Filer), Janet Cicchese (Irish washerwoman), Scott Kradolfer (tough boy), June Mitchell (party guest), Joseph Saleh, Angelika Saleh ([party guest]), Richard Robbins ([man turning music])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(28)
In: CinémAction n114 2005 Pages: 194-196Title: Cinquante couples insolitesAuthor: PAQUET, Anne-Marie Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Analysis of unconventional relationships in films produced between the 1920s and 1980s around the world, including Ivory's The BOSTONIANS.
In: Sight and Sound v13 n6 June 2003 Page: 62
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v17 n3 November 2003 Page: 112
Title: Home guideAuthor: [T.S.] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v8 n1 January 1998 Pages: 16-19
Title: The James gangAuthor: HORNE, Philip Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the release of WINGS OF THE DOVE (1997), the suitability of Henry James's writing for screen adaptation is considered through a critical examination of previous adaptations of his works, including The BOSTONIANS (1984).
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v25 n3 1997 Pages: 231-235
Title: "Damnble Feminization"?: The Merchant Ivory Film ...Author: SORENSEN, Sue Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Adaptation of Henry Jame's The Bostonians. Argues that the film adaptation of THE BOSTONIANS provides a long overdue feminist appreciation of the novel.
In: British National Film and Video Catalogue v23 1985
Title: [British National Film & Video Catalogue - v23 1985: no known title]Language: English
In: Sight and Sound v54 n2 Spring 1985 Pages: Spring 95-100
Title: [Sight and Sound - v54 n2 Spring 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: James Ivory discusses working with Vanessa Redgrave on the film.
In: Cinéma n317 May 1985 Pages: 31-32
Title: [Cinéma - n317 May 1985: no known title]Language: French
In: La Revue du Cinéma/Image et Son n405 May 1985 Pages: 28-29
Title: [ La Revue du Cinéma/Image et Son - n405 May 1985: no known title]Language: French
In: Film and History v15 n4 December 1985 Pages: 91-92
Title: [Film and History - v15 n4 December 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Comparison of the misogyny portrayed in this film and un AMOUR DE SWANN.
In: Filmfaust n47/48 Aug/Sep 1985 Pages: 27-28
Title: [Filmfaust - n47/48 Aug/Sep 1985: no known title]Language: German
In: City Limits n156 28 Sep 1984 Page: 28
Title: [City Limits - n156 28 Sep 1984: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n466 6 Oct 1984 Page: 18
Title: [Screen International - n466 6 Oct 1984: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v283 n1 30 Jul 1984 Page: 4
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v283 n1 30 Jul 1984: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v51 n608 September 1984 Pages: 271-272
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v51 n608 September 1984: no known title]Language: English
In: Cahiers du Cinéma n360/361 Summer 1984 Page: 86
Title: [Cahiers du Cinéma - n360/361 Summer 1984: no known title]Language: French
In: Screen International n447 26 May 1984 Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n447 26 May 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: Production report.
In: Sight and Sound v53 n4 Autumn 1984 Pages: Autumn 295-296
Title: [Sight and Sound - v53 n4 Autumn 1984: no known title]Language: English
In: On Location v8 n2 June 1984 Page: 76
Title: [On Location - v8 n2 June 1984: no known title]Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
Description: Location report from Massachusetts.
In: Time Out n736 27 Sep 1984 Page: 51
Title: [Time Out - n736 27 Sep 1984: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Caption review.
In: Films and Filming n360 September 1984 Page: 35
Title: [Films and Filming - n360 September 1984: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 23 May 1984 Page: 15
Title: [Variety - 23 May 1984: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n415 8 Oct 1983 Page: 18
Title: [Screen International - n415 8 Oct 1983: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note.
In: Screen International n417 22 Oct 1983 Page: 24
Title: [Screen International - n417 22 Oct 1983: no known title]Language: English
Description: Picture report.
In: Sight and Sound v53 n1 Winter 1983/84 Pages: Winter 2-3
Title: [Sight and Sound - v53 n1 Winter 1983/84: no known title]Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
Description: Location report.
In: Screen International n411 10 Sep 1983 Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n411 10 Sep 1983: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n344 22 May 1982 Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n344 22 May 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n312 3 Oct 1981 Page: 60
Title: [Screen International - n312 3 Oct 1981: no known title]Language: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(2)
Title: Adapting Henry James to the screen: gender, fiction and filmAuthor: RAW, Laurence Pages: vii, 297 p.
Title: Screen memories: Hollywood cinema on the psychoanalytic couch
Author: GREENBERG, Harvey Roy Pages: 277p.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)
Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1221441
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film