The House of Bernarda Alba (1991): Cast
The House of Bernarda Alba is a 1991 drama directed by Núria Espert and Stuart Burge, starring Glenda Jackson as Bernarda, Joan Plowright and Patricia Hayes. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Directors
- Núria Espert and Stuart Burge
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Amaya Distribution
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The House of Bernarda Alba About?
The premise of The House of Bernarda Alba without spoilers.
A domineering, reclusive and pious widow rules a small Spanish town, imprisoning her five daughters and denying them normal social lives. When she permits the eldest to marry a disreputable young man for financial gain, jealousy and rivalry ignite among the sisters, exposing the suffocating oppression of Bernarda’s household.
The House of Bernarda Alba Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- jealousy
- tragedy
- tradition
- suicide
- stepsister
- reputation
- oppression
- mourning
- mother daughter relationship
- illicit affair
- domineering mother
- death of husband
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- authoritarianism
- remake
- based on play
- character name in title
The House of Bernarda Alba Cast & Characters
Glenda Jackson leads the cast as Bernarda, with Joan Plowright as Poncia and Patricia Hayes as Mara Josefa. Directed by Núria Espert and Stuart Burge; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Núria Espert
- Co-director Stuart Burge
- Glenda Jackson as Bernarda
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Joan Plowright as Poncia - Patricia Hayes as Mara Josefa
- Deborah Findlay as Martirio
Also Starring in The House of Bernarda Alba
· 5 more- Suzanna Hamilton Amelia
- Pauline Melville Prudencia
- Emer McCourt Beggar
- Mary Maddox Magdelana
- Gillian Hanna Maid
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The House of Bernarda Alba FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The House of Bernarda Alba, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The House of Bernarda Alba?
The House of Bernarda Alba runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was The House of Bernarda Alba released?
The House of Bernarda Alba was released on December 18, 1991.
Who directed The House of Bernarda Alba?
The House of Bernarda Alba was directed by Núria Espert and Stuart Burge.
More films by Núria Espert Who is in the cast of The House of Bernarda Alba?
The House of Bernarda Alba stars Glenda Jackson as Bernarda, Joan Plowright as Poncia and Patricia Hayes as Mara Josefa, among 9 credited actors.
Does The House of Bernarda Alba have a post-credit scene?
No. The House of Bernarda Alba has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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