The Heiress

Name: The Heiress
Director: William Wyler
Genre: Drama, Romance, History
Released: 1949
Duration: 1 h 55 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift, Ralph Richardson, Miriam Hopkins, Vanessa Brown

A truly great motion picture.

19491h 55m7.8(285 votes)

DramaRomanceHistory

Synopsis

In 1840s New York, the uneventful and boring days of the daughter of a wealthy doctor come to an end when she meets a dashing poorer man — who may or may not be after her inheritance.

The Heiress (1949) is a drama, romance, and history film directed by William Wyler. It stars Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift, and Ralph Richardson. The film runs for 1 hour 55 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.8 out of 10 from 285 votes.

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Director

William Wyler

Cast

Olivia de Havilland

Catherine Sloper

Montgomery Clift

Morris Townsend

Ralph Richardson

Dr. Austin Sloper

Miriam Hopkins

Lavinia Penniman

Vanessa Brown

Maria

Mona Freeman

Maria Almond

Ray Collins

Jefferson Almond

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Is The Heiress Worth Watching?

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Where can I watch The Heiress?

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Who stars in The Heiress?

The Heiress stars Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift, Ralph Richardson, and Miriam Hopkins, and was directed by William Wyler.

How long is The Heiress?

The Heiress has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes.

When did The Heiress come out?

The Heiress was released in 1949.

What genre is The Heiress?

The Heiress is a drama, romance, and history film.

Is The Heiress worth watching?

The Heiress holds an average audience score of 7.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.