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Ethan Frome
Ethan Frome
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	John Madden
Screenplay by	Richard Nelson
Based on	Ethan Frome; by Edith Wharton
Produced by	Stan Wlodkowski
Starring	Liam Neeson; Patricia Arquette; Joan Allen; Tate Donovan; Katharine Houghton;
Cinematography	Bobby Bukowski
Edited by	Katherine Wenning
Music by	Rachel Portman
Distributed by	Miramax Films
Release date	March 5, 1993;
Running time	100 minutes
Countries	United Kingdom; United States;
Language	English
Box office	$296,081

Ethan Frome is a 1993 historical romantic drama film directed by John Madden from a screenplay by Richard Nelson, based on the 1911 novel of the same name by Edith Wharton. The film stars Liam Neeson, Patricia Arquette, Joan Allen and Tate Donovan.^[1]

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

Liam Neeson – Ethan Frome
Patricia Arquette – Mattie Silver
Joan Allen – Zenobia "Zeena" Frome
Tate Donovan – Reverend Smith
Stephen Mendillo – Ned Hale
Phil Garran – Mr. Howe
Virginia Smith – Mrs. Howe
Annie Nessen – Sarah Anne Howe
Katharine Houghton – Mrs. Hale
George Woodard – Troll Powell
Jay Goede – Denis Eady

Release

Reception

Ethan Frome received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a rating of 54% from 13 reviews.^[2]

Home media

The film was released on DVD by Echo Bridge Entertainment on October 11, 2011. The film debuted on Blu-ray on September 11, 2012 in a double feature with Ruby Cairo (2012). Neither film has any extras on the disc.^[3]