''Ethan Frome'' is a 1993 British-American romantic

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directed by

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, and starring

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and

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. It is an adaptation of the 1911 novel '' Ethan Frome'' by

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Plot

Reverend Smith has arrived in Starkfield from Boston. He notices that Ethan Frome is isolated. Smith encourages his parishioners to be charitable. Ethan and Zeena Pierce are distant cousins. After marrying Zeena, Ethan falls in love with Mattie Silver.

Cast

– Ethan Frome *

– Mattie Silver *

– Zenobia "Zeena" Frome *

– Reverend Smith * Stephen Mendillo – Ned Hale * Phil Garran – Mr. Howe * Virginia Smith – Mrs. Howe * Annie Nessen – Sarah Anne Howe *

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– Mrs. Hale * George Woodard – Troll Powell * Jay Goede – Denis Eady

Release

Reception

''Ethan Frome'' received mixed reviews from critics. On

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, the film holds a rating of 54% from 13 reviews.

Home Media

The film was released on DVD by

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on October 11, 2011. The film debuted on

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on September 11, 2012 in a double feature with '' Ruby Cairo'' (2012). Neither film has any extras on the disc.

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* * * 1993 films 1993 drama films British drama films American drama films Films based on American novels Films based on works by Edith Wharton Films set in Massachusetts Films directed by John Madden Films scored by Rachel Portman 1993 directorial debut films 1990s English-language films 1990s American films 1990s British films Films about disability {{1990s-UK-film-stub