The Wings of the Dove (1997): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Wings of the Dove is a 1997 romantic drama directed by Iain Softley, starring Helena Bonham Carter and Linus Roache. It is based on The Wings of the Dove by Henry James and Millicent Bell. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $13.7 million worldwide. It won 4 awards from 15 nominations, among them 4 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Iain Softley
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Wings of the Dove About?
The premise of The Wings of the Dove without spoilers, adapted from The Wings of the Dove by Henry James and Millicent Bell. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the late 19th century, Kate Crawford finds herself engaged to a poor journalist, Arthur Grover, while secretly receiving financial support from a dying American heiress, Mrs. Mildred Rogers. Mrs. Rogers intends for Kate to marry the wealthy, but emotionally distant, Malcolm Reader. Torn between love and the promise of financial security, Kate is drawn into a complex situation involving shifting loyalties and unspoken desires. She must decide whether to pursue her own happiness or fulfill a plan that could secure her future, even if it means sacrificing her heart.
The Wings of the Dove Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- based on novel
- female full frontal nudity
- horse and carriage
- art gallery
- high society
- costume
- greed
- period drama
- seafood
- affection
- soccer
- taxicab
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- female rear nudity
- woman on top
- italy
- woman
- american
- journalist
- heiress
- orphan
- opium
- death
- marriage
- wealth
- party
- poverty
- sex scene
- olde street london
- fleet street london
- soho london
- blood specialist
- virginity
- older woman younger man relationship
- reference to aubrey beardsley
- radiologist
- radiology
- bookstore
- snooker
- tombstone
- graveyard
- cemetery
- bus
- scaffold
- church
- ladder
- coffin on a gondola
- coffin
- lord
- museum
- park
The Wings of the Dove Cast
Helena Bonham Carter leads the cast, with Linus Roache. Directed by Iain Softley.
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Director Iain Softley
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More films directed by Iain Softley, best-rated first: K-PAX, The Skeleton Key, Hackers and Inkheart.
The Wings of the Dove Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Wings of the Dove 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
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TMDB 66% User score
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The Wings of the Dove Plot Summary
What happens in The Wings of the Dove from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1910 London, England, Kate Croy (Helena Bonham Carter) lives under the strict supervision of her wealthy and controlling Aunt Maude. Aunt Maude, played by Charlotte Rampling, has taken Kate into her home with the primary intent of arranging a wealthy marriage for her, hoping to spare her from the same fate that befell Kate’s deceased mother—a woman who suffered greatly due to her union with Kate’s reckless and estranged father, Lionel, portrayed by Michael Gambon, who squandered the family fortune on his addiction.
Full summary
The whole story of The Wings of the Dove, scene by scene
The Wings of the Dove Box Office
The Wings of the Dove grossed $13.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$13.7M
- US & Canada
- $13.7M
The Wings of the Dove Awards & Nominations
The Wings of the Dove won 4 awards from 15 nominations, among them 4 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1998, with 2 wins from 5 nominations.
4 wins15 nominations6 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1998 2 wins · 5 nominations- Won Best Cinematography
- Won Best Makeup and Hair
- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Helena Bonham Carter
- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay
- Nominated Best Costume Design
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Critics' Choice 1998 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Actress – Helena Bonham Carter
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Oscars 1998 4 nominations- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Helena Bonham Carter
- Nominated Cinematography
- Nominated Costume Design
- Nominated Writing (Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published)
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Actor Awards (SAG) 1998 2 nominations- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Helena Bonham Carter
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Alison Elliott
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Golden Globes 1998 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Helena Bonham Carter
- BAFTA 1996 1 win · 2 nominations
- Won Best Makeup and Hair
- Nominated Best Costume Design
The Wings of the Dove Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Wings of the Dove | 'First Impressions' (HD) | Helena Bonham Carter | 1997
How Well Do You Know The Wings of the Dove?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is Kate Croy's domineering guardian?
Cars in The Wings of the Dove
4 cars on screen, including the 1908 Clément Bayard unknown and the 1908 Leyland X2-Type.
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The Wings of the Dove Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Las alas de la paloma” and “Asas do Amor”.
- Also known as
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- Las alas de la paloma
- Asas do Amor
- Duvans vingslag
- 鸽之翼
- Wings of the Dove - Die Flügel der Taube
- Le ali dell'amore
- Крылья голубки
- 欲望之翼
- A galamb szárnyai
- Güvercinin Kanatları
- Крилете на гълъбицата
- Крила голубки
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- Kyyhkyn siivet
- As Asas do Amor
- 도브
- 鳩の翼
- Les Ailes de la colombe
- כנפי היונה
- Křídla vášně
- Miłość i śmierć w Wenecji
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Wingless Bird, Wings of the Morning and The Tattered Wings.
The Wings of the Dove FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Wings of the Dove, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wings of the Dove?
The Wings of the Dove runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Wings of the Dove released?
The Wings of the Dove was released on November 7, 1997.
Who directed The Wings of the Dove?
The Wings of the Dove was directed by Iain Softley.
More films by Iain Softley Who is in the cast of The Wings of the Dove?
The Wings of the Dove stars Helena Bonham Carter and Linus Roache.
How much did The Wings of the Dove make at the box office?
The Wings of the Dove grossed $13.7 million worldwide.
How is The Wings of the Dove rated?
The Wings of the Dove has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 73 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Is The Wings of the Dove based on a book?
Yes. The Wings of the Dove is adapted from The Wings of the Dove by Henry James and Millicent Bell.
What awards did The Wings of the Dove win?
The Wings of the Dove won 4 awards from 15 nominations, including Best Cinematography at the BAFTA 1998.
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