Nick Nolte, Gwyneth Paltrow, Estelle Eonnet

Set just prior to the French Revolution, the story revolves around Thomas Jefferson, then US ambassador to France, and his relationship with Maria Cosway, the unhappy wife of an unfaithful husband.

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PG-13, 2 hrs. 24 min.

Directed by: James Ivory

Release Date: March 31, 1995

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DVD Release Date: April 6, 2004

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  • November 25, 2009
    American point of view -
  • February 23, 2007
    I do not like Paltrow, but I'll take a chance on this one because I'm interested in the story.
  • November 24, 2006
    Nick Nolte: surprising clarity & precision, and not a hair out of place.
  • September 11, 2006
    Was pretty good. Not great, but good.

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