The Nightcomers
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Running time: 01:35:00.; Pacific Film Archive collection; non-circulating. CBPF.; Screenplay by Michael Hastings; cinematography by Robert Paynter; music by Jerry Fielding.; [Cast:] Marlon Brando, Stephanie Beacham, Thora Hird.; Based on characters from Henry James' The turn of the screw.; PFA 1616-01-7384. D0007; PFA 1616-01-7385. D0007; PFA 1616-01-7385. COPY-SPECIFC DESCRIPTION: 3 reels of 3 (95 min.) : opt sd., b&w ; 16 mm. print.
Flora and Miles are abandoned by their new guardian (Harry Andrews) and entrusted to the care of housekeeper Mrs. Grose (Thora Hird), governess Miss Jessel (Stephanie Beacham), and Peter Quint (Brando), the former valet and now gardener. The children are fascinated by Quint due to his eclectic knowledge and engaging stories, and willingness to entertain them. Despite her repulsion, the two embark on a sadomasochistic love affair. They begin spying on Quint and Jessel's violent trysts and mimick what they see, including the bondage.
Flora and Miles are abandoned by their new guardian (Harry Andrews) and entrusted to the care of housekeeper Mrs. Grose (Thora Hird), governess Miss Jessel (Stephanie Beacham), and Peter Quint (Brando), the former valet and now gardener. The children are fascinated by Quint due to his eclectic knowledge and engaging stories, and willingness to entertain them. Despite her repulsion, the two embark on a sadomasochistic love affair. They begin spying on Quint and Jessel's violent trysts and mimick what they see, including the bondage.
Credits
- Winner, Michael.
- Hastings, Michael.
- Paynter, Robert.
- Fielding, Jerry, 1922-1980.
- Brando, Marlon.
- Beacham, Stephanie.
- Hird, Thora.
- Cast
- Marlon Brando, Stephanie Beacham
Copyright
Registered 15Feb72 · LP40881 (Jan-Jun 1972) Copyright holder: Avco Embassy Pictures Corp
Sources
Record added 2026-06-28T22:00:55Z