The Heiress

A truly great motion picture.

⭐ 7.7 /10 272 votes

October 6, 1949 1h 55m Released

Drama Romance History

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        William Wyler
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Augustus Goetz, Ruth Goetz
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Paramount Pictures
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.7/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $2,600,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

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

Betty Linley

Mme. Montgomery

Selena Royle

Elizabeth Almond

Paul Lees

Arthur Townsend

Harry Antrim

M. Abeel

Russ Conway

Quintus

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Heiress released?

The Heiress was released on October 6, 1949.

How long is The Heiress?

The runtime of The Heiress is 1h 55m.

What genre is The Heiress?

The Heiress is a Drama, Romance, History movie.

What is the rating of The Heiress?

The Heiress has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch The Heiress?

The Heiress is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed The Heiress?

The Heiress was directed by William Wyler.

Who stars in The Heiress?

The main cast of The Heiress includes Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift, Ralph Richardson.

What language is The Heiress in?

The Heiress is originally in English.