The Turn of the Screw movie poster

The Turn of the Screw

"A new governess at a remote manor begins to see apparitions of her dead predecessor. But are her charges seeing what she does?"

October 20, 1959 1h 22m

Originally released in 1959. The Turn of the Screw is a horror/thriller film. directed by John Frankenheimer. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ingrid Bergman, Isobel Elsom, and Hayward Morse

Synopsis

This is a Ford Startime TV special. A governess put in charge of two young children begins to see the ghost of her dead predecessor.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 20, 1959 66 years ago
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Runtime 1h 22m 82 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Shamley Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Turn of the Screw about?

This is a Ford Startime TV special. A governess put in charge of two young children begins to see the ghost of her dead predecessor.

Who directed The Turn of the Screw?

The Turn of the Screw was directed by John Frankenheimer.

How long is The Turn of the Screw?

The Turn of the Screw has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).

When was The Turn of the Screw released?

The Turn of the Screw was released on October 20, 1959 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Turn of the Screw?

The main cast of The Turn of the Screw includes Ingrid Bergman, Isobel Elsom, Hayward Morse, Alexandra Wager, Paul Stevens.