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The Thirteenth Tale

The Thirteenth Tale

★ 6.5/10•2013•1h 30m•TV Movie•Drama•Mystery

Biographer Margaret Lea travels to the isolated rural mansion of the famous writer Vida Winter, who asks her to write her biography. Although initially she is reluctant, as Vida is known for constantly distorting the facts of her life, Margaret soon becomes fascinated with the story of a dark childhood, a disturbing tale that leads her to finally confront the traumas of her own past.

James Kent · Director

Christopher Hampton · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEN
Release DateDec 30, 2013

Actors

Vanessa Redgrave

Vanessa Redgrave

Vida Winter

Olivia Colman

Olivia Colman

Margaret

Robert Pugh

Robert Pugh

John the Dig

Alexandra Roach

Alexandra Roach

Hester Barrow

Steven Mackintosh

Steven Mackintosh

Dr. Clifton

Tom Goodman-Hill

Tom Goodman-Hill

Dr. Mawsley

Sophie Turner

Sophie Turner

Young Adeline / Vida

Antonia Clarke

Antonia Clarke

Young Emmeline

Michael Jibson

Michael Jibson

Charlie Angelfield

Emily Beecham

Emily Beecham

Isabelle March

Janet Amsden

Janet Amsden

The Missus

Adam Long

Adam Long

Ambrose Proctor

Madeleine Power

Madeleine Power

Emmeline / Adeline (Age 9)

Alice Barlow

Moira

Isabel Barlow

Young Margaret

Jacqueline Davis

Judith

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