The Innocents(1961)
“Apparitions? Evils? Corruptions?”
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.
Director
Jack Clayton
Studio
Achilles
Budget
$430K
Revenue
$1M
Cast
Deborah Kerr
as Miss Giddens
Peter Wyngarde
as Peter Quint
Megs Jenkins
as Mrs. Grose
Michael Redgrave
as The Uncle
Martin Stephens
as Miles
Pamela Franklin
as Flora
Clytie Jessop
as Miss Jessel
Isla Cameron
as Anna
Eric Woodburn
as Coachman (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1961
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$430K
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
Achilles • 20th Century Fox
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What is The Innocents about?▼
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.
Who directed The Innocents?▼
The Innocents was directed by Jack Clayton and released in 1961. It is a horror, mystery, drama film.
How long is The Innocents?▼
The Innocents has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in The Innocents?▼
The cast of The Innocents includes Deborah Kerr as Miss Giddens, Peter Wyngarde as Peter Quint, Megs Jenkins as Mrs. Grose, Michael Redgrave as The Uncle, Martin Stephens as Miles and more.
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