The Governess
Synopsis
When the father of privileged Rosina da Silva violently dies, she decides to pass herself off as a gentile and finds employment with a family in faraway Scotland. Soon she and the family father, Charles, start a passionate secret affair.
Top Cast
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Minnie Driver
Rosina da Silva
Tom Wilkinson
Mr. Charles Cavendish
Harriet Walter
Mrs. Cavendish
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Henry Cavendish
Florence Hoath
Clementina Cavendish
Arlene Cockburn
Lily Milk, the Maid
Emma Bird
Rebecca
Adam Levy
Benjamin
Countess Koulinskyi
Aunt Sofka
Bruce Myers
Rosina's Father
Diana Brooks
Rosina's Mother
Raymond Brody
Litnoff
Cyril Shaps
Doctor
Ralph Riach
Mr. Hewlett
Joe Bromley
Prostitute
Stephen Robbins
Rabbi
Ofra Haza
Featured Vocalist (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sandra Goldbacher
- Screenplay & Story
- Sandra Goldbacher
- Original Score
- Edward Shearmur
- Original Title
- The Governess
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- British Screen Productions, Arts Council of England, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sandra Goldbacher
Sandra Goldbacher
Edward Shearmur
Ashley Rowe
Sarah Curtis, Sally Hibbin
Department Leadership Roster
Sandra Goldbacher
Director
Sarah Curtis
Producer
Sandra Goldbacher
Writer
Ashley Rowe
Director of Photography
Edward Shearmur
Original Music Composer
Sarah Greenwood
Production Design
Caroline Harris
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Governess.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Governess
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What is The Governess about?
When the father of privileged Rosina da Silva violently dies, she decides to pass herself off as a gentile and finds employment with a family in faraway Scotland. Soon she and the family father, Charles, start a passionate secret affair.
Who directed The Governess?
The Governess was directed by Sandra Goldbacher.
Who stars in The Governess?
The principal cast of The Governess includes Minnie Driver, Tom Wilkinson, Harriet Walter, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Florence Hoath.
When was The Governess released and how long is it?
The Governess was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Governess?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Governess was composed by Edward Shearmur.