The Golden Bowl

The Golden Bowl

Limited Series 1972 · 6 eps · ★ 5.3 · Drama

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Wealthy American widower Adam Verver and his daughter Maggie live a refined life in Europe, surrounded by art. Maggie marries impoverished Italian Prince Amerigo, while Adam marries Maggie's friend Charlotte Stant. The Prince and Charlotte are having an affair, which Maggie discovers and navigates through a silent, psychological battle of wills, ultimately using her cunning to preserve her marriage and protect her father.

Created by Jack Pulman

Network: BBC One

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