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Synopsis
A romantic and sentimental comedy set at the turn of the 19th century, An Ideal Husband delves into themes of love, passion, and betrayal among the aristocracy. Sir Robert Chiltern (Jeremy Northam), a brilliant politician and a perfect gentleman, is the ideal husband for the charming Lady Chiltern (Cate Blanchett). They have a widely envied marriage until charming Mrs. Cheveley (Julianne Moore) appears with the intention of revealing a dark secret from Chiltern's past. When his world seems to be falling apart, Chiltern turns to his lifelong friend Lord Arthur Goring (Rupert Everett), the most eligible bachelor in town. Goring soon finds himself caught up in a web of lies, temptations, and secret liaisons. Furthermore, the persistent charms of Sir Robert's sister Mabel (Minnie Driver) are becoming a serious threat to his much-cherished bachelorhood. Using political intrigue and clever wit, An Ideal Husband draws a picture of a society struggling with issues still valid today. ~ Gönül Dönmez-Colin, All Movie Guide

Cast

Lindsay Duncan Lady Markby
Rupert Everett Lord Arthur Goring
Jeroen Krabbé Baron Arnheim
Julianne Moore Mrs. Laura Cheveley
Peter Vaughan Phipps
John Wood Earl of Caversham
Minnie Driver Mabel Chiltern
Jeremy Northam Sir Robert Chiltern
Cate Blanchett Lady Gertrud Chiltern
Ben Pullen Tommy

Production Crew

Celestia Fox Casting
David Johnson Cinematographer
Nicky Kentish Barnes Co-producer
Paul Tucker Co-producer
Charlie Mole Composer (Music Score)
Caroline Harris Costume Designer
Oliver Parker Director
Guy Bensley Editor
Andrea Calderwood Executive Producer
Ralph Kamp Executive Producer
Susan B. Landau Executive Producer
Richard Hewitt First Assistant Director
Peter King Hair Styles
Peter King Makeup
Oscar Wilde Play Author
Barnaby Thompson Producer
Bruce Davey Producer
Uri Fruchtman Producer
Michael Howells Production Designer
Graeme Purdy Properties Master
Oliver Parker Screenwriter
Peter Lindsay Sound/Sound Designer
Year: 1999
Runtime: 96
Country: UK
MPAA Rating: PG13
for brief sensuality/nudity
Category: Feature

Genre
Comedy

Color type
Technicolor London prints

Sound
Dolby Digital

Produced by
Arts Council of England
Canal Plus
Fragile Films
Icon Productions
Pathé Films

Release
June 18, 1999 (USA)
by Miramax
Pathé Films