The Turn of the Screw(1959)
A new governess at a remote manor begins to see apparitions of her dead predecessor. But are her charges seeing what she does?
The Turn of the Screw Synopsis
In a mid-19th century Essex country house, a young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted by ghosts and that the children are being possessed.
The Turn of the Screw (1959) is a horror, thriller and tv movie film directed by John Frankenheimer, released on October 20, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Ingrid Bergman, Isobel Elsom, Hayward Morse and Alexandra Wager. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- John Frankenheimer
- Writers:
- Henry James, James Costigan
- Producers:
- John Frankenheimer
- Production:
- Shamley Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Turn of the Screw Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ingrid Bergman
as Governess
Isobel Elsom
as Mrs. Grose
- Hayward Morse
Hayward Morse
as Miles
- Alexandra Wager
Alexandra Wager
as Flora
Paul Stevens
as Peter Quint
Laurinda Barrett
as Miss Jessel
Key crew
Directed by John Frankenheimer, written by Henry James and James Costigan, produced by John Frankenheimer.
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The Turn of the Screw Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Turn of the Screw – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Turn of the Screw?
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The main cast of The Turn of the Screw (1959) includes Ingrid Bergman, Isobel Elsom, Hayward Morse, Alexandra Wager and Paul Stevens. The film was directed by John Frankenheimer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Turn of the Screw released?
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The Turn of the Screw was released on October 20, 1959 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Turn of the Screw worth watching?
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The Turn of the Screw (1959) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, thriller and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.