A FILM TO REMEMBER: “THE REMAINS OF THE DAY” (1993)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “The Remains of the Day”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of James Ivory’s “The Remains of the Day”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

A butler who sacrificed body and soul to service in the years leading up to World War II realizes too late how misguided his loyalty was to his lordly employer.

Still image of filmmaker James Ivory.

STUDIO:

Columbia Pictures

DIRECTOR:

James Ivory

CAST:

• Anthony Hopkins … Mr. James Stevens
• Emma Thompson … Miss Sarah “Sally” Kenton
• James Fox … Lord Darlington
• Christopher Reeve ……