Martin Scorsese directs this period drama set in 1870s New York. Newland (Daniel Day-Lewis) and May (Winona Ryder) are a high-society couple. But Newland causes controversy when he falls for May's divorced cousin, Ellen (Michelle Pfeiffer).

Film Trivia

• Director Martin Scorsese makes a brief cameo as the wedding photographer. His father Charles also makes an appearance and the film is dedicated to him as he died before the film was completed.
• Director Martin Scorsese claims this is the most violent film he has ever made due to the emotional intensity.
• The three leads, Daniel Day-Lewis, Winona Ryder and Michelle Pfeiffer, were all Martin Scorsese's first choices.
• Winona Ryder wrote a book report on the novel on which this film is based while she was at school.

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• The Young Victoria
• Marie Antoinette (2006)
• Angels & Insects