The Turn of the Screw

The Turn of the Screw

The Turn of the Screw

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The Turn of the Screw

"Forces of evil..."

1974

1h 57m

6.5(12 votes)

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Overview

An English governess is hired to take care of two adorable orphans, who turn out to be not exactly what they seem to be.

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9 members

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Lynn Redgrave

Miss Jane Cubberly

Lynn Redgrave

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Kathryn Leigh Scott

Miss Jessel

Kathryn Leigh Scott

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Megs Jenkins

Mrs. Grose

Megs Jenkins

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John Barron

Mr. Fredricks

John Barron

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Anthony Langdon

Luke

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Benedict Taylor

Timothy

Benedict Taylor

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James Laurenson

Peter Quint

James Laurenson

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Jasper Jacob

Miles

Jasper Jacob

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Eva Griffith

Flora

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