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James Ivory
Writer 98 years old

James Ivory

Berkeley, California, USA

James Francis Ivory (born June 7, 1928) is an American film director, best known for the results of his long collaboration with Merchant Ivory Productions, which included both Indian-born film producer Ismail Merchant, and screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala. Their films won six... Read full bio →

Filmography

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7 titles
Call Me by Your Name

Call Me by Your Name

Luca Guadagnino 2017 2h 12m 7.8

Elio Perlman is spending the summer with his family at their vacation home in Lombardy, Italy. When his father hires a handsome doctoral student, the curious 17-year-old finds himself developing a growing attraction to the young man.

Le divorce

Le divorce

James Ivory 2003 1h 57m 3.0

French vs. American social customs and behaviors are observed in a story about an American visiting her Frenchman-wed sister in Paris.

A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries

A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries

James Ivory 1998 2h 7m

This fictionalized story, based on the family life of writer James Jones, is an emotional slice-of-life story. Jones is portrayed here as Bill Willis, a former war hero turned author who combats alcoholism and is starting to experience health problems.

Maurice

Maurice

James Ivory 1987 2h 20m 6.8

Two English school chums find themselves falling in love at Cambridge. To regain his place in society, Clive gives up Maurice and marries. While staying with Clive and his wife, Maurice discovers romance in the arms of the gamekeeper Alec.

Bombay Talkie

Bombay Talkie

James Ivory 1970 1h 52m

An English novelist travels to Bombay to watch one of her novels translated to film. She chases after the Movie's leading man while the Screenwriter chases after her.

Shakespeare-Wallah

Shakespeare-Wallah

James Ivory 1965 2h

The story of a family troupe of English actors who travel around the towns and villages in India giving performances of Shakespearean plays.

The Householder

The Householder

James Ivory 1963 1h 40m

Follows the fortunes of a young teacher Prem (Shashi Kapoor) who isn't ready to take on the responsibilities of his arranged marriage.

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