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Mona Lisa Smile
- Director: Mike Newell
- Writer: Lawrence Konner; Mark Rosenthal
- Producer: Richard Baratta; Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas
CGiii Comment
Armchair Feminism without the slightest scent of lesbianism.
Dismally dull.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
Katherine Ann Watson has accepted a position teaching art history at the prestigious Wellesley College. Watson is a very modern woman, particularly for the 1950s, and has a passion not only for art but for her students. For the most part, the students all seem to be biding their time, waiting to find the right man to marry. The students are all very bright and Watson feels they are not reaching their potential. Altough a strong bond is formed between teacher and student, Watson's views are incompatible with the dominant culture of the college.
Cast & Characters
Julia Roberts as Katherine Ann Watson;
Kirsten Dunst as Betty Warren;
Julia Stiles as Joan Brandwyn;
Maggie Gyllenhaal as Giselle Levy;
Ginnifer Goodwin as Connie Baker;
Dominic West as Bill Dunbar;
Juliet Stevenson as Amanda Armstrong;
Marcia Gay Harden as Nancy Abbey;
John Slattery as Paul Moore;
Marian Seldes as President Jocelyn Carr;
Donna Mitchell as Mrs. Warren;
Terence Rigby as Dr. Edward Staunton;
Jennie Eisenhower as Girl at the Station;
Leslie Lyles as Housing Director;
Laura Allen as Susan Delacorte