The Changeling(1974)
The Changeling Synopsis
Sexual passion breeds violence in the Thomas Middleton and William Rowley written tale of a beautiful woman who falls in love with a sea-captain. Filmed with lush production values and at a leisurely, very British pace, Helen Mirren is riveting as Beatrice-Joanna, a young lass already torn by love and commitment.Beatrice-Joanna (Helen Mirren) is betrothed to Lord Alonzo de Piraquo (Malcolm Reynolds) but is in love with Alsemero (Brian Cox). She hires her father's manservant, De Flores (Stanley Baker), to kill Alonzo but after he has done so, she realises De Flores wants her as a reward.The Changeling was an instalment of the BBC's Play of the Month series and is a production for television of a 1622 Jacobean tragedy of the same name, written by Thomas Middleton and William Rowley.
The Changeling (1974) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Anthony Page, released on January 20, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Stanley Baker, Helen Mirren, Brian Cox and Alan Webb. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Anthony Page
- Writers:
- Frank Hatherley, Thomas Middleton, William Rowley
- Producers:
- Cedric Messina
- Composer:
- Geoffrey Burgon
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
The Changeling (1974) Trailer
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The Changeling Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stanley Baker
as De Flores
Helen Mirren
as Beatrice-Joanna
Brian Cox
as Alsemero
Alan Webb
as Vermandero
T. P. McKenna
as Tomazo de Piracquo
Frances Tomelty
as Diaphanta
Norman Rossington
as Lollio
Susan Penhaligon
as Isabella
Kenneth Cranham
as Antonio
- Malcolm Reynolds
Malcolm Reynolds
as Alonzo de Piracquo
Tony Selby
as Jasperino
- Raymond Francis
Raymond Francis
as Alibius
Key crew
Directed by Anthony Page, written by Frank Hatherley, Thomas Middleton and William Rowley, produced by Cedric Messina.
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The Changeling Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Changeling – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Changeling?
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The main cast of The Changeling (1974) includes Stanley Baker, Helen Mirren, Brian Cox, Alan Webb and T. P. McKenna. The film was directed by Anthony Page. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Changeling released?
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The Changeling was released on January 20, 1974 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Changeling worth watching?
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The Changeling (1974) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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