The Woman in Black
“A spine-chilling ghost story”
Synopsis
A lawyer travels to a small seaside town to settle the estate of a recently deceased woman, but soon becomes ensnared in something much more sinister.
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Top Cast
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Adrian Rawlins
Arthur Kidd
Bernard Hepton
Sam Toovey
David Daker
Josiah Freston
Pauline Moran
Woman in Black
David Ryall
Sweetman
Clare Holman
Stella Kidd
John Cater
Arnold Pepperell
John Franklyn-Robbins
Reverend Greet
Fiona Walker
Mrs. Toovey
William Simons
John Keckwick
Robin Weaver
Bessie
Caroline John
Stella's Mother
Joseph Upton
Eddie Kidd
Steven Mackintosh
Rolfe
Andy Nyman
Jackie
Trevor Cooper
Farmer
Alison King
Gypsy Woman
Peter Guinness
Stall Holder
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Wise
- Screenplay & Story
- Nigel Kneale
- Original Score
- Rachel Portman
- Original Title
- The Woman in Black
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Capglobe, Central Films Limited, Granada Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Wise
Nigel Kneale, Susan Hill
Rachel Portman
Michael Davis
Laurence Méry-Clark
Ted Childs, Chris Burt
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Wise
Director
Nigel Kneale
Screenplay
Chris Burt
Producer
Laurence Méry-Clark
Editor
Rachel Portman
Original Music Composer
Michael Davis
Director of Photography
Jon Bunker
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Woman in Black
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What is The Woman in Black about?
A lawyer travels to a small seaside town to settle the estate of a recently deceased woman, but soon becomes ensnared in something much more sinister.
Who directed The Woman in Black?
The Woman in Black was directed by Herbert Wise.
Who stars in The Woman in Black?
The principal cast of The Woman in Black includes Adrian Rawlins, Bernard Hepton, David Daker, Pauline Moran, David Ryall.
When was The Woman in Black released and how long is it?
The Woman in Black was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Woman in Black?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Woman in Black was composed by Rachel Portman.
Is The Woman in Black based on a book or true story?
The Woman in Black is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Susan Hill".