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The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) | Criteria

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The Magnificent Ambersons

United States • English • 1942 • 1h 28m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

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#952Criterion Collection 3.89/5·40.3K ratings·8.9K reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

The spoiled young heir to the decaying Amberson fortune comes between his widowed mother and the man she has always loved.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorOrson Welles

WriterOrson Welles

CinematographerStanley Cortez

ComposerBernard Herrmann

EditorRobert Wise

ProducerOrson Welles

Cast

Joseph Cottenas Eugene Morgan

Dolores Costelloas Isabel Amberson Minafer

Anne Baxteras Lucy Morgan

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Articles

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Starring Joseph Cotten
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as George Minafer

Agnes Mooreheadas Fanny Minafer

Ray Collinsas Jack Amberson

Erskine Sanfordas Roger Bronson

Richard Bennettas Major Amberson

Orson Wellesas Narrator (voice)

Edwin Augustas Citizen (uncredited)

Georgia Backusas Matron (uncredited)

Harry A. Baileyas Citizen (uncredited)

Olive Ballas Mary (Maid) (uncredited)

Jack Baxleyas Reverend Smith (uncredited)

William Bleesas Young Man at Accident (uncredited)

Lyle Clementas Citizen (uncredited)

Bobby Cooperas George Minafer as a Boy (uncredited)

Don Dillawayas Wilbur Minafer (uncredited)

Heenan Elliottas Workman (uncredited)

John Elliottas Guest (uncredited)

Loving the Ruins; or, Does The Magnificent Ambersons Exist?Jonathan Lethem — Nov 27, 2018

What Is and What Might Have BeenMolly Haskell — Nov 26, 2018