The Turn of the Screw
“A new governess at a remote manor begins to see apparitions of her dead predecessor. But are her charges seeing what she does?”
Synopsis
In a mid-19th century Essex country house, a young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted by ghosts and that the children are being possessed.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry James, James Costigan
- Original Title
- The Turn of the Screw
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Shamley Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Frankenheimer
Henry James, James Costigan
Hubbell Robinson, John Frankenheimer
Department Leadership Roster
John Frankenheimer
Producer
John Frankenheimer
Director
Warren Clymer
Production Design
Noel Taylor
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What is The Turn of the Screw about?
In a mid-19th century Essex country house, a young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted by ghosts and that the children are being possessed.
Who directed The Turn of the Screw?
The Turn of the Screw was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Who stars in The Turn of the Screw?
The principal cast of The Turn of the Screw includes Ingrid Bergman, Isobel Elsom, Hayward Morse, Alexandra Wager, Paul Stevens.
When was The Turn of the Screw released and how long is it?
The Turn of the Screw was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Is The Turn of the Screw based on a book or true story?
The Turn of the Screw is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry James".