Name: Mourning Becomes Electra
Director: Dudley Nichols
Genre: Drama
Released: 1947-01-01
Duration: PT2h 53mM
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Rosalind Russell, Michael Redgrave, Raymond Massey, Katina Paxinou, Kirk Douglas

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What is Mourning Becomes Electra (1947) about?

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Near the end of the Civil War, the proud residents of Mannon Manor await the return of shipping tycoon Ezra Mannon and son Orin. Meanwhile Ezra’s conniving wife Christine and daughter Lavinia vie for the love of a handsome captain with a dark secret while well-meaning neighbor Peter sets his sights on Lavinia.

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Who stars in Mourning Becomes Electra?

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Mourning Becomes Electra stars Rosalind Russell (Lavinia Mannon), Michael Redgrave (Orin Mannon), Raymond Massey (Ezra Mannon), Katina Paxinou (Christine Mannon), Kirk Douglas (Peter Niles). The film was directed by Dudley Nichols.

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How long is Mourning Becomes Electra?

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Mourning Becomes Electra has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1947. It is rated NR.

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Is Mourning Becomes Electra worth watching?

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Mourning Becomes Electra holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch Mourning Becomes Electra?

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