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The Innocents

The Innocents

Apparitions? Evils? Corruptions?

19617.51h 40m

Overview

A young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted by ghosts and that the children are being possessed.

Directed by Jack Clayton
Written by William Archibald, Henry James, Truman Capote
Produced by Jack Clayton
Box OfficeBudget: $430KRevenue: $1.2M

Top Cast

Deborah Kerr

Deborah Kerr

Miss Giddens

Peter Wyngarde

Peter Wyngarde

Peter Quint

Megs Jenkins

Megs Jenkins

Mrs. Grose

Michael Redgrave

Michael Redgrave

The Uncle

Martin Stephens

Martin Stephens

Miles

Pamela Franklin

Pamela Franklin

Flora

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Clytie Jessop

Miss Jessel

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Isla Cameron

Anna

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Eric Woodburn

Coachman (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookenglandsupernaturalhaunted househauntingpossessionblack and whiteghost storygovernessfantasmagovernanta

About The Innocents

The Innocents is a horror, mystery, drama film released in 1961 exploring themes of based on novel or book, england, supernatural, haunted house, haunting, possession. Directed by Jack Clayton, it stars Deborah Kerr, Peter Wyngarde, Megs Jenkins. A young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted by ghosts and that the children are being possessed.

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