The House of Mirth (2000)
In early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself betrayed by her friends and exiled from high society.
Top billed cast
Gillian AndersonLily Bart
Dan AykroydAugustus 'Gus' Trenor
Eleanor BronMrs. Julia Peniston, Lily's Aunt
Terry KinneyGeorge Dorset
Anthony LaPagliaSim Rosedale
Laura LinneyBertha Dorset
Jodhi MayGrace Julia Stepney
Elizabeth McGovernMrs. Carry Fisher
Eric StoltzLawrence Selden
Penny DownieJudy Trenor
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