Britten: The Turn of the Screw (1990)
In Benjamin Britten's operatic adaptation of Henry James' masterwork, a naive governess (Helen Field) arrives at a country manor and soon discovers that it holds a murky secret involving her charges and two ghostly servants who wield a sinister influence on them. The taut, atmospheric production also stars Sam Linay, Machiko Obata, Menai Davies and Phyllis Cannan, with the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra providing accompaniment.
Director: Claus Viller
Genre: Music
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: January 1, 1990
Cast
- Helen Field - Governess
- Menai Davies - Mrs. Grose
- Richard Greager - Quint/Prologue
- Phyllis Cannan - Miss Jessel
- Machiko Obata - Flora
- Samuel Linay - Miles
- Steuart Bedford - Conductor
Original Language: en
Keywords
opera
More Films by Director: Claus Viller
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Britten: The Turn of the Screw about?
- In Benjamin Britten's operatic adaptation of Henry James' masterwork, a naive governess (Helen Field) arrives at a country manor and soon discovers that it holds a murky secret involving her charges and two ghostly servants who wield a sinister influence on them. The taut, atmospheric production also stars Sam Linay, Machiko Obata, Menai Davies and Phyllis Cannan, with the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra providing accompaniment.
- Who directed Britten: The Turn of the Screw?
- Britten: The Turn of the Screw was directed by Claus Viller.
- Who stars in Britten: The Turn of the Screw?
- Britten: The Turn of the Screw stars Helen Field, Menai Davies, Richard Greager, Phyllis Cannan, Machiko Obata, Samuel Linay.
- How long is Britten: The Turn of the Screw?
- Britten: The Turn of the Screw has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Britten: The Turn of the Screw?
- Britten: The Turn of the Screw is a Music film.