UK,
1971, 110 min
Directed by:
Alastair ReidScreenplay:
Roald DahlCinematography:
Alex ThomsonComposer:
Bernard HerrmannCast:
Patricia Neal, Pamela Brown, Nicholas Clay, Peter Sallis, Brigit Forsyth, Graham Crowden, Bruce Myles, Diana PatrickPlots(1)
Maura Prince (Patricia Neal) leads a lonely life in a dilapidated country mansion, sensing the world is passing her by as she cares for the demanding, invalid mother (Pamela Brown) who adopted her years ago. Then a much younger stranger (Nicholas Clay) takes up residence as a handyman. He's handsome, helpful. Wary Maura grows to love him... but it's all too good to be true. (official distributor synopsis)
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