The Screaming Woman
Synopsis
A wealthy former mental patient goes home to her estate to rest and recuperate. While walking the grounds one day she hears the screams of a woman coming from underneath the ground. Her family, however, refuses to believe her story, and sees the incident as an opportunity to prove the woman's mind has snapped so they can take control of her money.
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BANDE-ANNONCE (trailer) : L'Enterrée vive (The Screaming Woman) - HD / VOSTFR
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-02-22
Top Cast
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Olivia de Havilland
Laura Wynant
Ed Nelson
Carl Nesbitt
Laraine Stephens
Caroline Wynant
Joseph Cotten
George Tresvant
Walter Pidgeon
Amos Larkin
Charles Robinson
Howard Wynant
Alexandra Hay
Evie Carson
Lonny Chapman
Police Sergeant
Charles Drake
Ken Bronson
Russell Wiggins
Harry Sands
Gene Andrusco
David
Russell Thorson
Man
Kay Stewart
Woman
Joyce Cunning
Bernice Wilson
John Alderman
Slater
Ray Montgomery
Ted Wilson
Jan Arvan
Martin
Dee Carroll
Alma Bronson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Smight
- Screenplay & Story
- Merwin Gerard, Ray Bradbury
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- The Screaming Woman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Smight
Merwin Gerard, Ray Bradbury
John Williams
Sam Leavitt
Robert F. Shugrue
William Frye
Department Leadership Roster
Merwin Gerard
Writer
Jack Smight
Director
Edith Head
Costume Design
Robert F. Shugrue
Editor
William Frye
Producer
Sam Leavitt
Director of Photography
John Williams
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Screaming Woman
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What is The Screaming Woman about?
A wealthy former mental patient goes home to her estate to rest and recuperate. While walking the grounds one day she hears the screams of a woman coming from underneath the ground. Her family, however, refuses to believe her story, and sees the incident as an opportunity to prove the woman's mind has snapped so they can take control of her money.
Who directed The Screaming Woman?
The Screaming Woman was directed by Jack Smight.
Who stars in The Screaming Woman?
The principal cast of The Screaming Woman includes Olivia de Havilland, Ed Nelson, Laraine Stephens, Joseph Cotten, Walter Pidgeon.
When was The Screaming Woman released and how long is it?
The Screaming Woman was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Screaming Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Screaming Woman was composed by John Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Screaming Woman?
The Screaming Woman holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).