The Turn of the Screw
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
- Graeme Clifford
- Screenplay & Story
- James M. Miller, Henry James, Robert Hutchison
- Original Score
- J. Peter Robinson, John Debney
- Original Title
- The Turn of the Screw
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Graeme Clifford
James M. Miller, Henry James, Robert Hutchison
J. Peter Robinson, John Debney
Conrad M. Gonzalez
Shelley Duvall, Bridget Terry
Department Leadership Roster
Graeme Clifford
Director
Bridget Terry
Producer
Conrad M. Gonzalez
Editor
Jane Osmann
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Turn of the Screw
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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 Graeme Clifford.
Who stars in The Turn of the Screw?
The principal cast of The Turn of the Screw includes Amy Irving, David Hemmings, Balthazar Getty, Micole Mercurio, Michael Harris.
When was The Turn of the Screw released and how long is it?
The Turn of the Screw was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Turn of the Screw?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Turn of the Screw was composed by J. Peter Robinson, John Debney.
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".