Main Cast: Liam Neeson, Patricia Arquette, Joan Allen, Tate Donovan, Katharine Houghton
Release Year: 1992
Country: US
Run Time: 107 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG
Plot
Ethan Frome is an adaptation of Edith Wharton's 1911 novella . Set in Massachusetts in the late-19th century, the film relates the sad story of reclusive farmer Ethan Frome (Liam Neeson). Considering himself too homely for romance, he enters into a loveless marriage with the wealthy but spiteful Zeena (Joan Allen). Things become nearly unendurable when Zeena becomes an invalid, imperiously demanding her husband's attentions day and night. Ethan seeks solace in an affair with Zeena's pretty cousin Mattie Silver (Patricia Arquette), who has arrived to act as housekeeper. Produced on behalf of PBS' American Playhouse, Ethan Frome was released theatrically in late 1992. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Stephen Mendillo - Ned Hale; Debbon Ayer - Young Ruth Hale; Rob Campbell - Young Ned Hale; Virginia Smith - Mrs. Howe; Billy Hopkins; Suzanne Smith; Patty Smith - Mrs. Homan
Credit
David Crank - Art Director, Suzanne Smith - Casting, Carol Oditz - Costume Designer, John Madden - Director, Katherine Wenning - Editor, Rachel Portman - Composer (Music Score), Andrew Jackness - Production Designer, Bobby Bukowski - Cinematographer, Lidsay Law - Producer, Richard Price - Producer, Stan Wlodkowski - Producer, Richard Nelson - Screenwriter, Beth Gutcheon - Screenwriter, Edith Wharton - Book Author
