
Dark Mansions
Synopsis
A woman hired to write the history of a wealthy family stays at the family's estate in Oregon. She discovers that she strongly resembles a long-dead ancestor in the family, and finds things happening to her that happened to--and led to the death of--that woman.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Joan Fontaine
Margaret Drake
Michael York
Jason Drake
Paul Shenar
Phillip Drake
Melissa Sue Anderson
Noelle Drake
Steve Inwood
Jerry Mills
Lois Chiles
Jessica Drake
Nicollette Sheridan
Banda Drake
Raymond St. Jacques
Davis
Grant Aleksander
Nicholas Drake
Yves André Martin
Cody Drake
Linda Purl
Shellane Victor
Dan O'Herlihy
Alexander Drake
Byron Morrow
David Forbes
Lee Corrigan
Captain Hemmings
Vincent Pandoliano
Chef
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry London
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert McCullough
- Original Title
- Dark Mansions
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry London
Robert McCullough
Aaron Spelling, Douglas S. Cramer, Jerry London, Robert McCullough
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry London
Director
Robert McCullough
Writer
Jerry London
Producer
Robert McCullough
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Mansions
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dark Mansions about?
A woman hired to write the history of a wealthy family stays at the family's estate in Oregon. She discovers that she strongly resembles a long-dead ancestor in the family, and finds things happening to her that happened to--and led to the death of--that woman.
Who directed Dark Mansions?
Dark Mansions was directed by Jerry London.
Who stars in Dark Mansions?
The principal cast of Dark Mansions includes Joan Fontaine, Michael York, Paul Shenar, Melissa Sue Anderson, Steve Inwood.
When was Dark Mansions released and how long is it?
Dark Mansions was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
