A philosophical mystery, a parable and a coming-of-age story: John Fowles' classic novel is all those things, as well as a literary entity that resists successful transfer to the screen. In 1943, the prestigious Devon Academy still prepares young men for college life, but WWII has made the molding of good little soldiers a matter of paramount importance. Until graduation, the tony school cocoons over-achievers like Brinker (Jacob Pitts), athletic stars like Finny (Toby Moore) and science nerds like Leper (Danny Swerdlow), children of privilege who stick together and leave scholarship students like Gene (J. Barton) feeling trapped in the role of perpetual outsider. Fi...
Released:
2004
Rated:
R
Length:
92 mins