The Turn of the Screw

The Turn of the Screw

The Turn of the Screw

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The Turn of the Screw

1999

1h 40m

5.9(17 votes)

Drama

Thriller

Horror

TV Movie

Overview

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.

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Meridian Broadcasting Ltd

Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

Jodhi May

Miss

Jodhi May

Acting

Colin Firth

Master

Colin Firth

Acting

Grace Robinson

Flora

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Acting

Joe Sowerbutts

Miles

Joe Sowerbutts

Acting

Caroline Pegg

Miss Jessel

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Acting

Pam Ferris

Mrs. Grose

Pam Ferris

Acting

Jason Salkey

Quint

Jason Salkey

Acting

Jenny Howe

Cook

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