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1 April 1994 (USA) morePlot:
Chile, second half of the 20th century. The poor Esteban marries Clara and they get a daughter, Blanca... more | add synopsisAwards:
11 wins moreUser Comments:
A compelling & intriguing drama moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Meryl Streep | ... | Clara del Valle Trueba |
 | Glenn Close | ... | Férula Trueba |
 | Jeremy Irons | ... | Esteban Trueba |
 | Winona Ryder | ... | Blanca Trueba |
 | Antonio Banderas | ... | Pedro Tercero García |
 | Vanessa Redgrave | ... | Nívea del Valle |
 | Maria Conchita Alonso | ... | Tránsito Soto |
 | Armin Mueller-Stahl | ... | Severo del Valle |
 | Jan Niklas | ... | Count Jean de Satigny |
 | Sarita Choudhury | ... | Pancha García |
| António Assunção | ... | Man at Cattlemarket |
| Julie Balloo | ... | Young Lady |
| Frank Baker | ... | Intelligence Officer |
| João Cabral | ... | Soldier |
| Miguel Guilherme | ... | Soldier |
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Rated R for strong sexuality, and for violence.Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
140 min | Germany:141 min | Spain:146 minLanguage:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Brazil:16 | Netherlands:16 | Iceland:16 | UK:15 | Portugal:M/12 | Canada:R (Ontario) | USA:R | Finland:K-16 | South Korea:18 | Philippines:R-18 | Sweden:15 | Germany:12 | Australia:MFun Stuff
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Anachronisms: Alba is eating KFC, but the KFC name/logo wasn't adopted until the 1990s (it was formerly Kentucky Fried Chicken), it's in a basket instead of a box, and the chain wasn't franchised in South America in the 1970s anyway. moreQuotes:
Férula Trueba: I'm so sorry. It's just I'm not used to people hugging me or touching me. moreSoundtrack:
La Cumparsita moreFAQ
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The House of the Spirits is a gripping tale of family intrigue, South American politics and super-natural powers. Meryl Streep, Glenn Close and Jeremy Irons bring Isabel Allende's novel to life with all its passion and suspense. This, in my view, is one of the best films of the 1990s. Jeremy Irons as Esteban Trueba ages and mellows very believably, while Meryl Streep in the role of Clara maintains her gentle, loving warmth throughout her relatively short life. Winona Ryder and Antonio Banderas make a handsome couple struggling for family acceptance in a racist culture. Glenn Close, as Esteban's sister, gives a very moving performance. The countryside of Portugal is a reasonable substitute for a non-tropical Latin American country. Settings of Clara's home and Esteban's ranch are effective and the period US cars add nicely to the post-war atmosphere.