The Screaming Woman (1972): Cast & Plot
The Screaming Woman is a 1972 drama thriller directed by Jack Smight, starring Olivia de Havilland as Laura Wynant, Charles Robinson and Walter Pidgeon. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.
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- 1h 14m (74 min)
- Director
- Jack Smight
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English - Studio
- Universal Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Screaming Woman About?
The premise of The Screaming Woman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A wealthy former mental‑patient returns to her sprawling estate to rest and recuperate, but while wandering the grounds she suddenly hears a woman's screams rising from beneath the earth. Her relatives dismiss her warnings, treating the episode as a convenient pretext to label her unstable, prove her mind has slipped, and seize control of her significant fortune.
The Screaming Woman Themes & Keywords
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- unlikely heroine
- boy
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- based on novel
The Screaming Woman Cast & Characters
Olivia de Havilland leads the cast as Laura Wynant, with Charles Robinson as Howard Wynant and Walter Pidgeon as Dr. Amos Larkin. Directed by Jack Smight; 21 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jack Smight
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Olivia de Havilland as Laura Wynant - Charles Robinson as Howard Wynant
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Walter Pidgeon as Dr. Amos Larkin - Laraine Stephens as Caroline Wynant
Also Starring in The Screaming Woman
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- Joseph Cotten George Tresvant
- Lonny Chapman Police Sergeant
- Charles Drake Ken Bronson
- Dee Carroll Alma Bronson
- Ed Nelson Carl Nesbitt
- John Alderman Slater
- Ray Montgomery Ted Wilson
- Jan Arvan Martin
- Russell Thorson Man
- Glen Vernon Intern
- Alexandra Hay Evie Carson
- Jackie Russell Helen Nesbitt
- Joyce Cunning Bernice Wilson
- Russell Wiggins Harry Sands
- Shannon Terhune Susan
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- Gene Andrusco David
More from Jack Smight
More films directed by Jack Smight, best-rated first: Harper, Midway, Airport 1975 and Damnation Alley.
The Screaming Woman Plot Summary
What happens in The Screaming Woman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Laura Wynant, [Olivia de Havilland] is a wealthy former mental patient who travels to her country estate to recuperate. While there, she begins to hear faint cries for help, and she becomes convinced that a woman has been buried alive somewhere on the grounds. Her discovery sets off a tense chain of events, because those around her doubt her, attributing the cries to a relapse rather than a real danger.
Full summary
The whole story of The Screaming Woman, scene by scene
The Screaming Woman Trailers & Videos
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Cars in The Screaming Woman
12 cars on screen, including the 1965 Cadillac Ambulance and the 1971 Chevrolet Impala Convertible.
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1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL W113 Minor role
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The Screaming Woman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Screaming Woman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Screaming Woman?
The Screaming Woman runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
When was The Screaming Woman released?
The Screaming Woman was released on January 29, 1972.
Who directed The Screaming Woman?
The Screaming Woman was directed by Jack Smight.
More films by Jack Smight Who is in the cast of The Screaming Woman?
The Screaming Woman stars Olivia de Havilland as Laura Wynant, Charles Robinson as Howard Wynant and Walter Pidgeon as Dr. Amos Larkin, among 21 credited actors.
Does The Screaming Woman have a post-credit scene?
No. The Screaming Woman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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