The Innocents

The Innocents

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1962-02-19

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA, UK

Runtime:

100 min

Rated:

APPROVED

IMDB Ratings:

7.9 (17631 Reviews)

Director:

Jack Clayton

Genres:

Horror

Cast:

Writer:

Henry James (novel)

John Mortimer (additional scenes & dialogue)

William Archibald (screenplay)

Truman Capote (screenplay)

Fullplot:

In Victorian England, the uncle of orphaned niece Flora and nephew Miles hires Miss Giddens as governess to raise the children at his estate with total independence and authority. Soon after her arrival, Miss Giddens comes to believe that the spirits of the former governess Miss Jessel and valet Peter Quint are possessing the children. Miss Giddens decides to help the children to face and exorcise the spirits.

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