The House of Bernarda Alba (movie)

The House of Bernarda Alba (movie)

  • Production country: United Kingdom, United States of America
  • Producer: Núria Espert , Stuart Burge
  • Production companies: Amaya Distribution, Thirteen, Channel 4 Television
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release date: 12/18/1991
  • Run time: 101 min.

Movie description

A domineering,reclusive, and ostentatiously pious widow in a small Spanish town keeps such close watch on her daughters that they are unable to have normal social lives. However, the eldest is allowed to become engaged to an unprincipled young man, primarily for the financial advantages it will bring the mother, Bernarda. Jealousy and envy ensues among the other daughters.

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Glenda Jackson

Glenda Jackson

Role(s): Bernarda

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Joan Plowright

Joan Plowright

Role(s): Poncia

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Patricia Hayes

Patricia Hayes

Role(s): Mara Josefa

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Deborah Findlay

Deborah Findlay

Role(s): Martirio

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Suzanna Hamilton

Suzanna Hamilton

Role(s): Amelia

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