The Woman in Black (1989): Cast & Plot
The Woman in Black is a 1989 mystery horror film directed by Herbert Wise, starring Pauline Moran as Woman in Black, Adrian Rawlins and Clare Holman. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Herbert Wise
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Capglobe
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Woman in Black About?
The premise of The Woman in Black without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A spine‑chilling ghost story set in the coastal town of Crythin, where a solitary elderly widow dies. A young solicitor is dispatched to wind up her affairs, only to discover that locals avoid her bleak house and refuse to discuss the ominous Woman in Black who haunts his thoughts.
The Woman in Black Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- woman in black
- black dress
- color in title
- reference to charlie chaplin
- supernatural power
- old dark house
- rowboat
- lawyer
- 1920s
- year 1925
- supernatural horror
- train
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- solicitor
- haunting
- ghost
- funeral
- marsh
- recorded voice
- voice recorder
- horse and carriage
- church
- graveyard
- cemetery
- four word title
- horror movie remade
- haunted house
- gothic horror
- based on novel
The Woman in Black Cast & Characters
Pauline Moran leads the cast as Woman in Black, with Adrian Rawlins as Arthur Kidd and Clare Holman as Stella Kidd. Directed by Herbert Wise; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Herbert Wise
- Pauline Moran as Woman in Black
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Adrian Rawlins as Arthur Kidd - Clare Holman as Stella Kidd
- Joseph Upton as Eddie Kidd
Also Starring in The Woman in Black
· 20 more- Bernard Hepton Sam Toovey
- Fiona Walker Mrs. Toovey
- John Cater Arnold Pepperell
- Steven Mackintosh Rolfe
- Andy Nyman Jackie
- David Ryall Sweetman
- Caroline John Stella's Mother
- Trevor Cooper Farmer
- John Franklyn-Robbins Reverend Greet
- David Daker Josiah Freston
- Peter Guinness Stall Holder
- Robert Hamilton Mr. Girdler
- Robin Weaver Bessie
- William Simons John Keckwick
- Albie Woodington Fireman
- Alison King Gypsy Woman
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- Timothy Block Lorry Man
- Mary Lawlor Gypsy Child
- Clare Thomson Gypsy Child
- Tony Red Richards Fireman
The Woman in Black Plot Summary
What happens in The Woman in Black from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1925, London solicitor Arthur Kidd travels to the coastal market town of Crythin Gifford on England’s east coast to attend the funeral and settle the estate of their client Alice Drablow, a reclusive widow. On arrival, he meets Sam Toovey, a local landowner, and finds the townspeople reluctant to talk about Drablow’s home, Eel Marsh House.
At the funeral, accompanied by local solicitor Pepperell, Kidd notices an apparent mourner, a Woman in Black, but Pepperell grows frightened when Kidd mentions her. Later, Kidd saves the life of a Romani child when logs break free from a lumber truck.
Full summary
The whole story of The Woman in Black, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Woman in Black?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the London solicitor that travels to Crythin Gifford to settle the estate?
Cars in The Woman in Black
8 cars on screen, including the 1925 Dennis D-Type and the 1912 Fiat Tipo 1.
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1925 Dennis D-Type Minor role -
1912 Fiat Tipo 1 Minor role -
1922 Rolls-Royce 40/50 h.p. 'Silver Ghost' Minor role -
1933 Sentinel S4 Minor role
The Woman in Black Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Женщина в чёрном” and “La mujer de negro”.
- Also known as
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- Женщина в чёрном
- La mujer de negro
- Die Frau in Schwarz
- האישה בשחור
- 顫慄黑影
- 黑衣女人
- 우먼 인 블랙
- Жінка в чорному
- Femeia în negru
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The Woman in Black FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Woman in Black, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Woman in Black?
The Woman in Black runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was The Woman in Black released?
The Woman in Black was released on December 24, 1989.
Who directed The Woman in Black?
The Woman in Black was directed by Herbert Wise.
More films by Herbert Wise Who is in the cast of The Woman in Black?
The Woman in Black stars Pauline Moran as Woman in Black, Adrian Rawlins as Arthur Kidd and Clare Holman as Stella Kidd, among 24 credited actors.
Does The Woman in Black have a post-credit scene?
No. The Woman in Black has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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