Movie Description
The House of Bernarda Alba
(1976)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Claude Whatham
- Producer : Cedric Messina
- Writer : Federico García Lorca
- Cast : Mary Morris,Jane Lapotaire,Sylvia Kay,Patience Collier,Betty Hardy,Rosalind Ayres,Madlena Nedeva,Michelle Newell,Jan Chappell,Hilary Mason
Cast
Bernarda
Magdalena
Augustias
Maria Josepha
La Poncia
Martirio
Amelia
Adela
Servant
Prudencia
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Facts
Original TitleThe House of Bernarda Alba
Status Released
Release Information
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1976-07-28
Original Language
Runtime 01h 35m
Production CompaniesBBC
Genres
- Drama
