Director: William Wyler
Budget: 2 600 000 $Worldwide: 2 300 000 $
Language
English
NMTW
86%
Excellent
Won 4 Oscars. 13 wins & 9 nominations total
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| Budget: | 2 600 000 $ |
| Worldwide Box Office: | 2 300 000 $ |
| Profit: | −300 000 $ |
| Country: | USA |
| Age rating: | |
| MPAA rating: | |
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| Length: | 1 h 55 min |
Description:
In 19th-century New York City, a young woman from a wealthy family has her predictable life changed when she meets a charming but poor man. His arrival stirs curiosity and rumors. Some suspect he's interested in her family's money, not love. As they grow closer, she struggles with her feelings and the pressures of society and class. The story is a blend of romance, drama, and suspense, exploring love, deception, and happiness during a time of great change. It’s a journey into desire, ambition, and trust set against the backdrop of 19th-century New York.
| Alternative title: | The Heiress |
| Release year: | 1949 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Won 4 Oscars. 13 wins & 9 nominations total |
| Director: | William Wyler |
| Type: | Movie |
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