Taglines: At Widows Peak a newcomer will always be the talk of the town… but this one left them speechless!
Widows’ Peak movie storyline. Edwina has just moved into the neighborhood known as “Widows’ Peak,” so called due to the prevalent marital status of the residents, who tend to be a rather exclusive bunch. The residents are all curious about their new neighbor, but no one can seem to get much information about her, including queen bee Mrs. DC, whose son is busy wooing Edwina.
Miss O’Hare and Edwina have an immediate dislike for each other, however, and soon some accidental encounters begin to look like Edwina is trying to ruin her new rival. The problems escalate and the town is in an uproar, but they get no closer to solving the mystery of the newcomer.
Widows’ Peak is a 1994 British-Irish film which stars Mia Farrow, Joan Plowright, Natasha Richardson, Adrian Dunbar and Jim Broadbent and was directed by John Irvin. The film is based on an original screenplay by Hugh Leonard and Tim Hayes.
The film was mainly shot on location in the counties of Wicklow, Dublin and Kilkenny. While it had been intended for Maureen O’Sullivan to play the role of Miss O’Hare, the part went to O’Sullivan’s daughter Mia Farrow. O’Sullivan declined the part due to her advanced age and dwindling stamina.
Set in the 1920s, the film’s period wardrobe needs were handled by Angels and Bermans as well as Costumi d’Arte and European Costume Company. Consolata Boyle was the costume designer. The film grossed $6.2 million in U.S. theatrical release.
In 1995, the actress Natasha Richardson received the Crystal Globe award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Czech Republic, for her role in this film. The director, John Irvin, was also nominated for this award. It received the best picture award at the 1995 Austin Film Festival.
Widows’ Peak (1994)
Directed by: John Irvin
Starring: Joan Plowright, Mia Farrow, Natasha Richardson, Adrian Dunbar, Anne Kent, Rynagh O’Grady, Ingrid Craigie, Britta Smith, Sheila Flitton, Gerard McSorley
Screenplay by: Hugh Leonard, Tim Hayes
Production Design by: Leo Austin
Cinematography by: Ashley Rowe
Film Editing by: Peter Tanner
Costume Design by: Consolata Boyle
Art Direction by: Richard Elton, David Wilson
Music by: Carl Davis
MPAA Rating: PG for mild language and theme.
Distributed by: Fine Line Features
Release Date: May 13, 1994
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