The Golden Bowl
Storyline & Plot Summary
Wealthy American widower Adam Verver and his daughter Maggie live a refined life in Europe, surrounded by art. Maggie marries impoverished Italian Prince Amerigo, while Adam marries Maggie's friend Charlotte Stant. The Prince and Charlotte are having an affair, which Maggie discovers and navigates through a silent, psychological battle of wills, ultimately using her cunning to preserve her marriage and protect her father.
Production Details
Cast
Kate Beckinsale
Maggie Verver
Uma Thurman
Charlotte Stant
Jeremy Northam
Prince Amerigo
Nick Nolte
Adam Verver
Anjelica Huston
Fanny Assingham
James Fox
Colonel Bob Assingham
Madeleine Potter
Lady Castledean
Nicholas Day
Lord Castledean
Peter Eyre
A.R. Jarvis, Shopkeeper
Nickolas Grace
Lecturer
Robin Hart
Mr. Blint
Daniel Byam Shaw
Principino at Five Years
Francesco Giuffrida
Duke's Younger Son
Marta Paola Richeldi
The Duchess
Rossano Rubicondi
Duke's Older Son
Mattia Sbragia
The Duke
Billy Monger
Principino
Pauline Rayner
Nursemaid
Susan Gutfreund
Vivacious Guest
Arturo Venegas
Italian Ambassador
Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
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An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.