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The Innocents (1961)

โ€œApparitions? Evils? Corruptions?โ€

7.5/10 ยท 693 votes 1h 40m nr DramaHorrorMystery

#9 of 13 films from 1961 #827 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Jack Clayton ยท Written by Truman Capote, Henry James, William Archibald

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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.

Cast

Deborah Kerras Miss Giddens
Peter Wyngardeas Peter Quint
Megs Jenkinsas Mrs. Grose
Michael Redgraveas The Uncle
Martin Stephensas Miles
Pamela Franklinas Flora
Clytie Jessopas Miss Jessel
Isla Cameronas Anna
Eric Woodburnas Coachman (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateNovember 24, 1961
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) โ€” shorter as the 1961 average of 121 min
GenresDrama, Horror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$430,000
Box office$1,200,000 (2.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0055018

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Questions

How long is The Innocents?
The Innocents runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is The Innocents worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 693 votes, which places it #9 of 13 films released in 1961 in this index (top 38%) and #827 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Innocents?
The Innocents was directed by Jack Clayton. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Great Gatsby (1974).
Who stars in The Innocents?
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.
What is The Innocents rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Innocents?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/64229.

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