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MPAA Raing: PG13
Director: Oliver Parker
Genres: Romantic Comedy, Sophisticated Comedy, Comedy of Manners, Period Film, Comedy
Sound By: Dolby Digital
Released Date: June 18, 1999 (USA)
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Summary:
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 ... Full Summary >>

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Cast:
Rupert Everett - (Lord Arthur Goring)
Julianne Moore - (Mrs. Laura Cheveley)
Jeremy Northam - (Sir Robert Chiltern)
Cate Blanchett - (Lady Gertrud Chiltern)
Minnie Driver - (Mabel Chiltern)
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Review:
Though sometimes indifferently directed by Oliver Parker, this adaptation of the popular Oscar Wilde play is frothy and enjoyable, with Rupert Everett perfectly cast as the bon mot-spouting likeness of Mr. Wilde. Everett seems born to deliver the writer's choicest quips and has an undeniable sex appeal that makes him "ideal" for the... Continue >>

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