Howards End

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Based on the novel by E.M. Forster.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1992.

Special features: High-Definition digital transfer, supervised by cinematographer Tony Pierce-Roberts and approved by director James Ivory; new video appreciation of the late Ismail Merchant by Ivory; "Building Howard's End:" a documentary featuring interviews with Ivory, Merchant, Helena Bonham Carter, costume designer Jenny Beavan, and Academy Award-winning production designer Luciana Arrighi; "The design of Howards End:" a detailed look at the costume and production designs for the film, including original sketches; "The Wandering Company:" a 50-minute documentary about the history of Merchant Ivory Productions; original 1992 behind-the-scenes featurette; original theatrical trailer; an essay by critic Kenneth Turan.

Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Helena Bonham Carter, Vanessa Redgrave, Samuel West, James Wilby, Prunella Scales.

Two sisters have encounters with a wealthy family. The younger sister, Helen, is rejected by the son of the wealthy family. The older sister, Meg, becomes a good friend to Ruth Wilcox, the wealthy mother of the son who rejected her sister. Ruth's most cherished possession is their cottage at Howard's End. She wishes fervently that Meg could live there, as they are kindred spirits. Over the course of years, Meg marries into the wealthy family, but the family tries to keep Meg from taking possession of Howards End.

Blu-ray disc, region A, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby DTS-HD Master 5.1 surround, 1080p High Definition.

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