The Turn of the Screw
Synopsis
In a mid-19th century Essex country house, a young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted by ghosts and that the children are being possessed.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Bolt
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Dear, Henry James
- Original Score
- Adrian Johnston
- Original Title
- The Turn of the Screw
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- United Productions, Martin Pope Productions, Meridian Broadcasting
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Bolt
Nick Dear, Henry James
Adrian Johnston
David Odd
Jerry Leon
Rebecca Eaton, Michele Buck, Martin Pope, Tim Vaughan
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Bolt
Director
Rebecca Eaton
Producer
Martin Pope
Producer
David Odd
Director of Photography
Pat Campbell
Production Design
Jerry Leon
Editor
Andreas Petrides
Stunt Coordinator
Adrian Johnston
Original Music Composer
Sheena Napier
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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 a mid-19th century Essex country house, a young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted by ghosts and that the children are being possessed.
Who directed The Turn of the Screw?
The Turn of the Screw was directed by Ben Bolt.
Who stars in The Turn of the Screw?
The principal cast of The Turn of the Screw includes Jodhi May, Colin Firth, Grace Robinson, Joe Sowerbutts, Caroline Pegg.
When was The Turn of the Screw released and how long is it?
The Turn of the Screw was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
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 Adrian Johnston.
Is The Turn of the Screw based on a book or true story?
The Turn of the Screw is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry James".