The Nightcomers
“Two Children. Two Adults. One Unspeakable Crime.”
Synopsis
Prequel to the Henry James classic "Turn of the Screw" about the events leading up to the deaths of Peter Quint and Ms. Jessel, and the slow corruption of the children in their care.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 15, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Winner
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Hastings, Henry James
- Original Score
- Jerry Fielding
- Original Title
- The Nightcomers
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Elliott Kastner-Jay Kanter-Alan Ladd Jnr Productions, Scimitar Productions, AVCO Embassy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Winner
Michael Hastings, Henry James
Jerry Fielding
Robert Paynter
Michael Winner
Jay Kanter, Elliott Kastner, Alan Ladd Jr., Michael Winner
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Winner
Director
Michael Hastings
Writer
Michael Winner
Editor
Michael Winner
Producer
Robert Paynter
Director of Photography
Jerry Fielding
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nightcomers
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What is The Nightcomers about?
Prequel to the Henry James classic "Turn of the Screw" about the events leading up to the deaths of Peter Quint and Ms. Jessel, and the slow corruption of the children in their care.
Who directed The Nightcomers?
The Nightcomers was directed by Michael Winner.
Who stars in The Nightcomers?
The principal cast of The Nightcomers includes Marlon Brando, Stephanie Beacham, Thora Hird, Harry Andrews, Verna Harvey.
When was The Nightcomers released and how long is it?
The Nightcomers was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nightcomers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nightcomers was composed by Jerry Fielding.
Is The Nightcomers based on a book or true story?
The Nightcomers is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Henry James".