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Best Romance Films of 1997


Oscar and Lucinda

Australian director Gillian Armstrong ... and difficult task, building a glass church for the reverend, an ambitious project to attempt in the remote wilderness. [ best romance films - 1997 ]

The Only Thrill

In this drama about ... The Only Thrill was based on the play The Trading Post by Larry Ketron, who also wrote the screenplay. [ best romance films - 1997 ]

The Wings of the Dove

Based on the 1902 ... can collect Millie's money after her death. But because of her own jealousy, Kate repeatedly sabotages her own arrangement. [ best romance films - 1997 ]

Inventing the Abbotts

The lives of two ... mistreatment of the Abbott girls makes the genuine affection between Doug and Pam impossible for either family to accept. [ best romance films - 1997 ]

Wishful Thinking

Writer/director Adam Park made ... is interested in another man. It turns out he's right, but completely wrong about who the "other man" is. [ best romance films - 1997 ]

Jane Eyre

This made-for-TV feature was ... threaten to destroy their romance. This version of Jane Eyre made its American debut on the A&E Cable Network. [ best romance films - 1997 ]

Hugo Pool

Cult figure Robert Downey, ... Sr. co-wrote Hugo Pool with his wife Laura Downey, who herself died from ALS at the age of 36. [ best romance films - 1997 ]

Mr. Jealousy

In this dark comedy, ... written and directed by Noah Baumbach; it was his first film after his acclaimed independent debut Kicking and Screaming. [ best romance films - 1997 ]

For Roseanna

A man trying to ... For Roseanna was filmed under the title Roseanna's Grave and was briefly publicized as For the Love of Roseanna. [ best romance films - 1997 ]

Mrs. Brown

The ruler of England ... the commoner Mr. Brown is using his friendship for political advantage -- or worse, that he's become her lover. [ best romance films - 1997 ]

The Beautician and the Beast

Joy Miller (Fran Drescher) ... of film roles before her TV series The Nanny, this was her first starring role following the show's success. [ best romance films - 1997 ]

All the Winters That Have Been

It has been 20 ... Have Been originally aired over CBS on September 21, 1997, posting the eighth highest rating of its broadcast week. [ best romance films - 1997 ]

I Think I Do

A group of old ... as Carol's wise old Aunt Alice -- her first screen role since appearing in 1965's The Sound of Music. [ best romance films - 1997 ]

Marius et Jeannette

A couple puts faith ... for her performance in Marius Et Jeannette: Un Conte De L'Estaque; she's married to the film's director, Robert Guediguian. [ best romance films - 1997 ]

Fall

In this romantic comedy ... he's met the love of his life. Eric Schaeffer wrote, produced, and directed Fall, as well as played Michael. [ best romance films - 1997 ]

Hav Plenty

This bittersweet romantic comedy ... Vaughn), however, foresees that Hav and Lee were destined for each other. Shown at the 1997 Toronto Film Festival. [ best romance films - 1997 ]

Cilantro Y Perejil

A female documentary director's ... view the problems from a contemporary female perspective, but the story's end belies its basis in traditional Mexican morality. [ best romance films - 1997 ]

Defying Gravity

A typical frat rat ... sexual identity, as well as his feelings for Pete. Defying Gravity was the debut feature for writer/director John Keitel. [ best romance films - 1997 ]

Siempre te Amare

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La Justicia Por Amor

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