The Age of Innocence

~In a world of tradition. In an age of innocence. They dared to break the rules.


Overview

In 19th century New York high society, a young lawyer falls in love with a woman separated from her husband, while he is engaged to the woman's cousin.


Genres


General Information

Release Date: 1993-09-10
Budget: $34000000
Revenue: $32255440
Runtime: 138 min


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