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The Magnificent Ambersons (1942)

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7.3/10 ยท 507 votes 1h 28m nr RomanceDrama

#2 of 6 films from 1942 #337 of 1385 in romance

Directed by Orson Welles ยท Written by Orson Welles, Booth Tarkington

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Overview

The spoiled young heir to the decaying Amberson fortune comes between his widowed mother and the man she has always loved.

Cast

Joseph Cottenas Eugene Morgan
Dolores Costelloas Isabel Amberson Minafer
Anne Baxteras Lucy Morgan
Tim Holtas George Minafer
Agnes Mooreheadas Fanny Minafer
Ray Collinsas Jack Amberson
Erskine Sanfordas Roger Bronson
Richard Bennettas Major Amberson
Orson Wellesas Narrator (voice)
Edwin Augustas Citizen (uncredited)
Georgia Backusas Matron (uncredited)
Harry A. Baileyas Citizen (uncredited)
Olive Ballas Mary (Maid) (uncredited)
Jack Baxleyas Reverend Smith (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateJuly 10, 1942
Runtime88 min (1h 28m) โ€” about the same as the 1942 average of 80 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
IMDbtt0035015

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Questions

How long is The Magnificent Ambersons?
The Magnificent Ambersons runs 88 minutes (1h 28m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Magnificent Ambersons worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 507 votes, which places it #2 of 6 films released in 1942 in this index (top 83%) and #337 among 1385 romance titles.
Who directed The Magnificent Ambersons?
The Magnificent Ambersons was directed by Orson Welles. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Citizen Kane (1941), Touch of Evil (1958), The Trial (1962).
Who stars in The Magnificent Ambersons?
Joseph Cotten as Eugene Morgan; Dolores Costello as Isabel Amberson Minafer; Anne Baxter as Lucy Morgan; Tim Holt as George Minafer; Agnes Moorehead as Fanny Minafer; Ray Collins as Jack Amberson.
What is The Magnificent Ambersons rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Magnificent Ambersons?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/61436.

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