Maurice (1987)

R09/18/1987Drama, Romance2h 20m
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A love story of unforgettable passion.

Overview

After his lover rejects him, Maurice attempts to come to terms with his sexuality within the restrictiveness of Edwardian society.

Top Billed Cast

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    James Wilby

    Maurice Hall

  2. Cast 1

    Hugh Grant

    Clive Durham

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    Rupert Graves

    Alec Scudder

  4. Cast 1

    Denholm Elliott

    Dr. Barry

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    Simon Callow

    Mr. Ducie

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    Billie Whitelaw

    Mrs. Hall

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    Barry Foster

    Dean Cornwallis

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    Judy Parfitt

    Mrs. Durham

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    Phoebe Nicholls

    Anne Durham

James Wilby is at his best here depicting the eponymous E.M. Forster character who takes rather a shine to his university colleague "Clive" (Hugh Grant). Of course not only is same sex fun illegal, it's looked upon very unfavourably by the Oxford set - even if most of them have had the odd dabble themselves. "Clive" is not really the commitment sort - he cares more for conforming and taking his well-heeled place in society, but "Maurice" seems more dyed-in-the-wool. His sexuality less fluid and his frustrations ever increasing. It's on a trip to see his friend and new wife "Anne" (Phoebe Nicho...