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The Turn of the Screw

19901h 48mClaus Viller
IMDb 7.0

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In Benjamin Britten's operatic adaptation of Henry James' masterwork, a naive governess (Helen Field) arrives at a country manor and soon discovers that it holds a murky secret involving her charges and two ghostly servants who wield a sinister influence on them. The taut, atmospheric production also stars Sam Linay, Machiko Obata, Menai Davies and Phyllis Cannan, with the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra providing accompaniment.

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OperaGhostsBritten

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What is The Turn of the Screw (1990) about?

In Benjamin Britten's operatic adaptation of Henry James' masterwork, a naive governess (Helen Field) arrives at a country manor and soon discovers that it holds a murky secret involving her charges and two ghostly servants who wield a sinister influence on them. The taut, atmospheric production also stars Sam Linay, Machiko Obata, Menai Davies and Phyllis Cannan, with the Stuttgart Radio…

Who stars in The Turn of the Screw?

The Turn of the Screw stars Helen Field (Governess), Menai Davies (Mrs. Grose), Richard Greager (Quint/Prologue), Phyllis Cannan (Miss Jessel), Machiko Obata (Flora). The film was directed by Claus Viller.

How long is The Turn of the Screw?

The Turn of the Screw has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1990.

Is The Turn of the Screw worth watching?

The Turn of the Screw holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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