The Girl in a Swing
“The story of a woman with a magical gift and a terrifying secret”
Synopsis
A London art broker goes to Copenhagen where he requires the services of a secretary fluent in Danish, English, and German. He falls deeply in love with the woman, despite the fact that he knows virtually nothing about her. She insists on not being married in a church, and after they are married, some bad things from her past begin surfacing in subtly supernatural ways, and he must find the best way to deal with them without destroying their relationship.
Top Cast
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Meg Tilly
Karin
Rupert Frazer
Alan
Nicholas Le Prevost
The Vicar
Elspet Gray
Mrs. Dresland
Lynsey Baxter
Barbara
Jean Boht
Mrs. Taswell
Lorna Heilbron
Flick
Hanne Borchsenius
Jytte Borgen
Ljuba Castot
Child in Water
Helen Cherry
Lady Alice
Mogens Dalsgaard
Concert Pianist
William 'Duke' Meeks
Mr. Steinberg
Su Elliot
Nurse
June Ellis
Lady at Auction
Patrick Godfrey
Coroner
Ebbe Langberg
Per Simonsen
Preston Lockwood
Man at Sothebys
Leonard Maguire
Dr. Frazer
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$747K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Hessler
- Screenplay & Story
- Gordon Hessler
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- The Girl in a Swing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Worldwide Gross
- $747K
- Production Studios
- Panorama
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Hessler
Gordon Hessler, Richard Adams
Carl Davis
Claus Loof
Robert Gordon
Just Betzer
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Hessler
Director
Gordon Hessler
Screenplay
Claus Loof
Director of Photography
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Betina Betzer
Costume Design
Robert Gordon
Editor
Pernille Siesbye
Costume Design
Just Betzer
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl in a Swing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Girl in a Swing about?
A London art broker goes to Copenhagen where he requires the services of a secretary fluent in Danish, English, and German. He falls deeply in love with the woman, despite the fact that he knows virtually nothing about her. She insists on not being married in a church, and after they are married, some bad things from her past begin surfacing in subtly supernatural ways, and he must find the best way to deal with them without destroying their relationship.
Who directed The Girl in a Swing?
The Girl in a Swing was directed by Gordon Hessler.
Who stars in The Girl in a Swing?
The principal cast of The Girl in a Swing includes Meg Tilly, Rupert Frazer, Nicholas Le Prevost, Elspet Gray, Lynsey Baxter.
When was The Girl in a Swing released and how long is it?
The Girl in a Swing was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
How much did The Girl in a Swing make at the box office?
The Girl in a Swing grossed $747K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Girl in a Swing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Girl in a Swing was composed by Carl Davis.
Is The Girl in a Swing based on a book or true story?
The Girl in a Swing is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Adams".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Girl in a Swing?
The Girl in a Swing holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).