The Turn of the Screw
Synopsis
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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January 1, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claus Viller
- Screenplay & Story
- Myfanwy Piper, Henry James
- Original Score
- Benjamin Britten
- Original Title
- The Turn of the Screw
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Süddeutscher Rundfunk (SDR)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claus Viller
Myfanwy Piper, Henry James
Benjamin Britten
Department Leadership Roster
Claus Viller
Director
Myfanwy Piper
Writer
Henry James
Writer
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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 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.
Who directed The Turn of the Screw?
The Turn of the Screw was directed by Claus Viller.
Who stars in The Turn of the Screw?
The principal cast of The Turn of the Screw includes Helen Field, Menai Davies, Richard Greager, Phyllis Cannan, Machiko Obata.
When was The Turn of the Screw released and how long is it?
The Turn of the Screw was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
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 Benjamin Britten.