The Turn of the Screw (1959): Cast
The Turn of the Screw is a 1959 horror thriller directed by John Frankenheimer, starring Ingrid Bergman as Governess, Isobel Elsom and Paul Stevens. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Shamley Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Turn of the Screw About?
The premise of The Turn of the Screw without spoilers.
In this Ford Startime television special, a newly appointed governess arrives at an isolated manor to care for two young siblings. Soon she is haunted by visions of her deceased predecessor, and she begins to wonder whether the children are experiencing the same spectral presence.
The Turn of the Screw Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- psychotronic episode
- babysitter in peril
- 19th century
- mystery episode
- horror episode
- thriller episode
- drama episode
- girl
- understanding
- possessed human
- boy
- supernatural power
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- possession
- mansion
- ghost
- governess
- haunting
- dead child
- based on novel
The Turn of the Screw Cast & Characters
Ingrid Bergman leads the cast as Governess, with Isobel Elsom as Mrs. Grose and Paul Stevens as Peter Quint. Directed by John Frankenheimer; 6 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Frankenheimer
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Ingrid Bergman as Governess - Isobel Elsom as Mrs. Grose
- Paul Stevens as Peter Quint
- Hayward Morse as Miles
Also Starring in The Turn of the Screw
· 2 more- Laurinda Barrett Miss Jessel
- Alexandra Wager Flora
More from John Frankenheimer
More films directed by John Frankenheimer, best-rated first: The Manchurian Candidate, The Train, Birdman of Alcatraz and Seven Days in May.
The Turn of the Screw Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Startime” and “Episode 3”.
- Also known as
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- Startime
- Episode 3
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The Turn of the Screw FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Turn of the Screw, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Turn of the Screw?
The Turn of the Screw runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was The Turn of the Screw released?
The Turn of the Screw was released on October 20, 1959.
Who directed The Turn of the Screw?
The Turn of the Screw was directed by John Frankenheimer.
More films by John Frankenheimer Who is in the cast of The Turn of the Screw?
The Turn of the Screw stars Ingrid Bergman as Governess, Isobel Elsom as Mrs. Grose and Paul Stevens as Peter Quint, among 6 credited actors.
Does The Turn of the Screw have a post-credit scene?
No. The Turn of the Screw has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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