Movie buffs rejoiced over A&E's decision to film Orson Welles's complete script of THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS, since his 1941 version of Booth Tarkington's best-selling novel drastically re-edited by RKO. Although this flawed production doesn't live up the hype, it's an ambitious attempt at redressing the imperfections of the truncated original. Indianapolis, 1904: automotive manufacturer Eugene Morgan (Bruce Greenwood) re-enters the life of his first love, Isabelle Amberson Minafer (Madeleine Stowe) — back when they were young and foolish, Isabelle married stodgy Wilbur Minafer (David Gilliam) instead of visionary suitor Eugene, because Eugene embarrassed her wi...
Released:
2001
Rated:
NR
Length:
150 mins