The Innocents (1961) Horror Drama Mystery Fantasy
The Innocents (1961) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 7.7/10
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The Innocents Plot Synopsis:
In Victorian England, the uncle (Sir Michael Redgrave) of orphaned niece Flora (Pamela Franklin) and nephew Miles (Martin Stephens) hires Miss Giddens (Deborah Kerr) as governess to raise the children at his estate with total independence and authority. Soon after her arrival, Miss Giddens comes to believe that the spirits of the former governess Miss Jessel (Clytie Jessop) and valet Peter Quint (Peter Wyngarde) are possessing the children. Miss Giddens decides to help the children to face and exorcise the spirits.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted.
Tagline: Apparitions? Evils? Corruptions?
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The Innocents Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1961 (more 1961 movies)
Nominations: 5
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Writers: Henry James, John Mortimer, William Archibald, Truman Capote
Producers: Jack Clayton, Albert Fennell
Editors: Jim Clark
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The Innocents (1961) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Innocents Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Deborah Kerr | ... | Miss Giddens |
| Peter Wyngarde | ... | Peter Quint |
| Megs Jenkins | ... | Mrs. Grose |
| Michael Redgrave | ... | The Uncle |
| Martin Stephens | ... | Miles |
| Pamela Franklin | ... | Flora |
| Clytie Jessop | ... | Miss Jessel |
| Isla Cameron | ... | Anna |
| Eric Woodburn | ... | Coachman (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Deborah Kerr, as Miss Giddens, passed away at age 86 in Botesdale, Suffolk, England, UK.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Peter Wyngarde – Peter Quint
- Megs Jenkins, as Mrs. Grose, passed away at age 81 in Suffolk, England, UK.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Megs. Jenkins - Michael Redgrave, as The Uncle, passed away at age 77 in Denham, Buck.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 2½" (1.9 m)
Also known as: Sir Michael Redgrave | Michael Redgraves - Martin Stephens (b. July 15, 1949) – Miles
Sign: Cancer - Pamela Franklin (b. February 3, 1950) – Flora
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' (1.52 m) - Clytie Jessop, as Miss Jessel, passed away at age 88 in London, England, UK.
- Isla Cameron, as Anna, passed away at age 53 in Isl.
Sign: Pisces - Eric Woodburn – Coachman (uncredited)
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