The House

The House

Theatrical - Wide 1993-10-21

Cast Meryl Streep Glenn Close Jeremy Irons Winona Ryder Antonio Banderas
Directed by Bille August
Written by Bille August

Box Office Gross: $6,265,311

Running Time: 140 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Costa do Castelo Filmes, House of Spirits Film, Constantin Film, Spring Creek Pictures

Genres: Drama Romance

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3/10

Synopsis

A rancher, his clairvoyant wife and their family face turbulent years in South America.

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